Various traders’ associations across New Delhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene to protect their livelihoods following heavy financial losses caused by recent protests. In a joint letter written to the Prime Minister, the trade bodies highlighted that the protest calls surrounding on the 10th of this month created an atmosphere of disruption and panic, scaring customers away from major markets for 4 to 5 days both before and after the event.
Expressing concern over the ongoing festive season, the business bodies urged the Prime Minister, the Central Government, and the Judiciary to immediately ban all protests and marches in Delhi’s commercial hubs to safeguard the public and local economy. The trade bodies demanded that financial damages be assessed and recovered directly from protest organizers.
Talking to media, President of the Federation of Lajpat Nagar Traders’ Association, Kuldeep Arora, said that, the people of entire Delhi are being inconvenienced due to the protest in Delhi. He added that due to this situation customers are unable to visit the markets, having a direct impact on business.
