From US Elections to 500/1000 Notes ban, Virender Sehwag captures hottest trends in single tweet

People can deposit the current Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes in banks till December 31st.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's declaration to scrap off the current Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes has created a storm along with a sense of panic amongst masses.

Even the ATMs are set to be shut on November 9th, restricting people to withdraw money in the form of Rs. 100 notes that day.

However, PM Modi has revealed that people holding notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 can deposit that currency in their bank and post office accounts from November 10 till December 30.

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The announcement came on the day when the United States is witnessing Presidential Elections, beingh faught between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.

With two hot topics trending on social media, it wasn't possible for Virender Sehwag to give it a miss.

Viru encapsulated both trends by unleashing another social media gem on Twitter.

In America they will count Votes.
In India count Notes.
Tonight just notice d houses that dont have lights off,Note Counting On.#BlackMoney — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 8, 2016

"In America they will count Votes.

In India count Notes.

Tonight just notice d houses that dont have lights off,Note Counting On.#BlackMoney"

Several other cricketing personalities inlcuding Anil Kumble also reacted on the announcement.

Massive googly bowled by our Hon. PM @narendramodi today. Well done Sir! Proud of you!! — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 8, 2016

In one stroke of genius the issue of Black Money is tackled successfully...imagine the plight of someone storing 100Cr in cash now — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 8, 2016

So no Rs 500/1000 notes from tonight. Interesting to see whether it ends up attacking black money. Hopefully will work. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 8, 2016

Really great move this to ban Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes post midnight.
The timing and the secrecy, worth lauding.#NoToCorruption — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 8, 2016

This bold move by the Indian Prime Minister is alrady being lauded all around. Hopefully it will prove to be a big punch on the face of corruption in the country.