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Delhi traders fear festive business losses, urge INDIA bloc to postpone Nov 1 rally

🇮🇳 India · Economy · Delhi, Delhi · 6 h ago
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In a letter to Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said the rally could affect wholesale and retail markets around Ramlila Maidan at a time when traders expect heavy customer footfall ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali.
Independent sources: 4 · Daily Excelsior, LatestLY, Asianet Newsable
The opposition rally is aimed at ramping up pressure on the government over the "vote chori" issue and for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Independent sources: 3 · Daily Excelsior, Asianet Newsable, Deccan Herald
According to the CTI's assessment, traders in Delhi have already suffered losses of around Rs 3,000 crore in October due to rallies, marches and road closures in Connaught Place, India Gate and central Delhi.
Independent sources: 2 · Daily Excelsior, Social News XYZ, Social News XYZ
The organisation also pointed to around 20 wholesale and retail markets within a five-kilometre radius of Ramlila Maidan, including Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazar, Chawri Bazar, Bhagirath Palace, Khari Baoli, Kashmere Gate, Nai Sarak, Mori Gate, Kinari Bazar, Dariba, Daryaganj, Ajmeri Gate, Jama Masjid,
Independent sources: 2 · Daily Excelsior, Social News XYZ, Social News XYZ
These markets supply goods to different parts of the country, and traffic diversions, barricading and possible restrictions on public transport during the rally could disrupt business operations, CTI said.
Independent sources: 2 · Daily Excelsior, Asianet Newsable
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