'Pulimurugan' actor Mohanlal has come under criticism after blogging about the difficulties faced by the people on account of demonetisation. A dialogue in particular rubbed people the wrong way, and caused outrage in political circles. "We stand in queue before liquor outlets, theatres and places of worship without any complaint. I think there is nothing wrong in standing in queue at a bank or ATM for a while for a good cause," Mohanlal wrote in his 'A big salute to virtuous India'.
He said he salutes the scrapping of currency notes and that the move has affected him too. "I too am forced to adjust.. I can bear with the situation as a responsible citizen and also a person who can think sensibly." Following the post, critics began a hashtag movement on the internet called 'The Complete Disaster'. One of the comments read, "We would not pardon you for having compared the people who stood in queue to exchange their hard-earned money with those who stand in front of liquor shops for a drop of dizziness."
Even Kerala PCC vice-president VD Satheesan criticised the actor saying, "He should have understood that people are standing in queue at banks and ATMs not to buy liquor but to collect their money. He has insulted the poor people who have collapsed to death while standing in queue, " Satheesan added.
