Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday responded to the opposition’s criticism that notebandi hurt the economy, saying “Note ban led to a reduction in house prices, but those close to Congress who had invested in the sector are devastated. Congress is at pains because three lakh companies were sealed following note ban.”

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/madhya-pradesh/news/pm-modi-fires-back-at-opposition-forcefully-defends-demonetisation/articleshow/69065981.cms