2000 rupee notes stopped being released by banks over a year ago so these stories are really hard to believe.
On March 31, 2023 the total value of these banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.62 lakh crore constituting 10.8% of all the currency notes in circulation. [1]
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rs-...
Is the point. Demonetization made ~80% of the currency in circulation no longer legal tender overnight. This phasing out is in no way comparable. Which makes the idea that people will have to queue up at banks unbelievable.
Thats what I mentioned in the top comment to which are you are replying.