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An unexpected rush of residents was witnessed in Gujarat’s Mehsana area on Tuesday, November 18, where serpentine queues outside an Urban Cooperative Bank revived memories of the post-demonetisation months. The unusual crowd had gathered not in response to any major policy announcement but for a far simpler reason, the distribution of freshly printed Rs 10 notes.

Acting on RBI’s directive, the bank had set up a special day-long camp to issue new notes and small-denomination coins. The response, however, far exceeded expectations, with hundreds of people lining up from early morning. The bank premises remained abuzz throughout the day as residents waited patiently for their turn.

Bank officials said the camp was organised to address the shortage of lower-denominat

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