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Traders Urge INDIA Bloc to Postpone Delhi Rally Amid Diwali Shopping Concerns
A traders' body has appealed to Sonia Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan, citing concerns over potential disruption to Diwali shopping. The Confederation of Traders' Industries (CTI) claims that 80% of shops in Delhi may remain shut due to the rally, potentially causing losses estimated between ₹2,000 crore and ₹12,000 crore. This appeal follows previous representations made to Rahul Gandhi. Preparations for the rally are reportedly underway.
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- Left (1): Satya Hindi
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Hindustan Times, Outlook India, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop, The Statesman, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Republic World, TFIPOST, Times Now