UPDATED: Nov 3, 2026 12:53 ISTThe Chamber of Trade and Industry has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner demanding that no rallies, protest marches, or sit-ins be permitted until November 11, the day of Bhai Dooj. The traders' body claimed businesses in the national capital suffered losses of around 14,000 crore rupees over the past month due to frequent political rallies and demonstrations.
According to the organisation, protests in October caused 3,000 crore rupees in losses, while the November 1 opposition rally at Ramlila Maidan alone accounted for an 11,000 crore rupees blow. Traders urged authorities to stop granting protest permissions near major markets, including Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, and Sadar Bazar, to prevent festive trade from being ruined.
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