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Traders Urge Rahul Gandhi to Postpone Rally Ahead of Diwali Shopping Season

13 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 25
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What happened

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The Chamber of Trade and Industry urged Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's rally scheduled for November 1 in New Delhi. The traders' body stated that the demonstration could disrupt business worth Rs 10,000 crore around Ramlila Maidan during the peak Diwali shopping season. The letter noted that traders in Delhi had already suffered losses of approximately Rs 3,000 crore due to previous rallies and road closures in October.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The timing of the rally conflicts with Dhanteras, which falls on November 6, and Diwali on November 8. Traders estimate that Dhanteras-related business across sectors in Delhi amounts to approximately Rs 25,000 crore, making the trade a backbone of the local economy. The disruption could impact wholesale and retail markets during this critical period.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Rahul GandhiLok Sabha leader of opposition whose rally is being urged to be postponed by traders.

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  • Chandni ChowkSpeculative

    Wholesale and retail markets in Chandni Chowk might see reduced sales and customer footfall due to traffic diversions and barricading.

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