'2.5 lakh shops shut, Rs 10,000 crore loss': Delhi traders blame INDIA bloc rally for business disruption

Published 02 Nov 2026, 09:56 IST

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'2.5 lakh shops shut, Rs 10,000 crore loss': Delhi traders blame INDIA bloc rally for business disruption

— The Times of India
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War of words over the losses to Delhi traders between Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the BJP is escalating further. After a round of allegations and counter-allegations from both sides, Rahul Gandhi again took a swipe at the BJP, accusing it of harming the financial interests of traders…

— The Pioneer

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 02 Nov 2026, 09:56 IST

'2.5 lakh shops shut, Rs 10,000 crore loss': Delhi traders blame INDIA bloc rally for business disruption

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 02 Nov 2026, 05:19 IST

Traders claim 3 lakh shops shut amid protest; Rahul targets BJP

War of words over the losses to Delhi traders between Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the BJP is escalating further. After a round of allegations and counter-allegations from both sides, Rahul Gandhi again took a swipe at the BJP, accusing it of harming the financial interests of traders…

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