CTI urges Congress to postpone November 1 rally, says ₹10,000-12,000 crore trade in Delhi markets at risk
In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, the traders' body said the proposed rally, which is expected to draw 10 lakh people, could affect business worth ₹10,000-12,000 crore in wholesale and retail markets in central and old Delhi during the peak festive season
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has requested Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to delay the planned November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi until after Diwali, due to concerns over potential disruption to business in 20 major markets worth ₹10,000-12,000 crore. The CTI has proposed postponing the rally to November 10-11 or relocating it to Burari Ground, which reportedly has sufficient parking space for around 15,000 vehicles.
Over 3,000 Delhi Police personnel, along with 200 CCTVs, are being deployed to secure the Ramlila Maidan for the event. The CTI chairman, Brijesh Goyal, noted that the rally, expected to attract 10 lakh people, could negatively impact businesses during the festive season, particularly during Dhanteras on November 6 and Diwali on November 8.
The organization has expressed worry about potential traffic congestion and the unavailability of adequate parking space at Ramlila Maidan to accommodate the anticipated 15,000-20,000 vehicles.
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