Diwali business at risk? Delhi traders renew appeal to Rahul Gandhi to postpone November 1 rally

Delhi’s traders have renewed their appeal to Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally, saying that traffic restrictions during Diwali shopping could disrupt major markets. The CTI estimates losses could reach Rs 10,000 crore and has suggested Burari Grounds or Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as alternative venues.

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has renewed its request to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to reschedule the INDIA bloc’s proposed rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1, saying that the event could severely disrupt business during the peak Diwali shopping season.

In a detailed letter, CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal urged Gandhi to move the rally to a date after Diwali. The organisation, which represents traders and........

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