Protests Have Affected Our Earnings, It's Less Privileged Who Suffer: Delhi Vendors
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Protests and security restrictions in Delhi have reduced customer traffic to the Connaught Place markets. This has reduced sales for shopkeepers, hampered street vendors, and reduced earnings for cab drivers. Businesses are increasingly worried ahead of Diwali.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Street vendors in Janpath Market and adjoining commercial areas of the national capital on Wednesday said that they are facing heavy losses due to the protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that road closures and market shutdowns on October 10 and 11 severely disrupted customer footfall during the crucial festive shopping season. They also said that the …
Diwali is approaching, a crucial revenue-generating season for shopkeepers in Delhi's Connaught Place. However, this time, due to the protests, shopkeepers are having to wait for customers. Road restrictions and traffic congestion due to the protests have discouraged people from visiting the market. […]
Protests and traffic jams in Delhi are claiming business disruptions. According to CTI, business has shrunk by 30%, with estimated losses of 2,000 crore rupees. Even during the festive season, markets are seeing fewer customers.
With the start of the festive season in Delhi, markets are expected to become lively. Therefore, traders no longer want to close their businesses due to protests. The CTI Chairman has written a letter to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding that the markets and shopkeepers be ensured of safety.
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