MP’s Nagda Traders Oppose 10 PM Market Closure, Demand Implementation Of 24-Hour Policy

Nagda Vyapari Mahasangh, a collective of Nagda traders, has voiced its discontent with the police's decision to enforce a 10 pm closing time for shops. The group presented a memorandum to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, advocating for the implementation of a uniform 24-hour market operation policy across Nagda. Traders argued that despite night-time operations by establishments like tea-poha shops, eateries, restaurants, and ice cream parlors catering to public needs, they are compelled to cease operations at 10 pm, while liquor stores and bars allegedly remain open later into the night.

In response, traders have demanded equitable regulations applicable to all businesses and have cautioned against undue harassment of small traders. The federation's president, Dinesh Agarwal, spearheaded the delegation. In a separate incident, BJP leaders, municipal councillors, and officials in the neighboring Mahidpur district submitted their own memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and police station in-charge, requesting an extension of the market closing time from 10 pm. These leaders urged authorities to review and revise the existing regulation.