From Connaught Place to Khan Market, traders hit by shutdown over protests move SC, write to PM Modi
Traders say repeated protests have cut footfall by up to 25% and pushed losses as they seek court intervention.
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‘Rs 5-7 crore losses a day’: Khan Market traders feel impact of Delhi protests
Traders in the market sympathised with those in Connaught Place, where police barricading and traffic restrictions have compounded the impact of the protests on commercial activity.
From Connaught Place to Khan Market, traders hit by shutdown over protests move SC, write to PM Modi
Delhi protests: With business reportedly falling by 20–25%, traders flag declining footfall, barricades and mounting concerns over livelihoods as market associations seek action against repeated protests.
The issue of disruption to business due to protests in Delhi's major markets has reached the Supreme Court. Trade organizations claim that this could impact business worth approximately ₹250 crore per day.
Traders in Delhi's major markets, from Khan Market to Connaught Place, say customers are avoiding the markets due to fear of protests and road closures. This is affecting shopkeepers' earnings, while rent, employee salaries, and other expenses remain a constant burden.
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