Delhi Traders Demand Protest Ban Amid 70% Drop in Market Activity

The Chamber of Trade and Industry sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a ban on large-scale protests in Delhi's central commercial areas from Navratri until Diwali. The organization also urged the government to designate a permanent protest zone outside the city. The CTI cited that repeated demonstrations and disruptions to metro services have negatively affected traders and customer movement.

The CTI reported that business activity in Delhi's markets has fallen by approximately 70% over the past three days. Customer visits from outside Delhi have dropped significantly, and local footfall has decreased by more than 50%. These disruptions threaten the business of around 150,000 traders during a crucial festive period.