On way to Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi says ‘BJP forcibly shut shops at Connaught Place’

Published 01 Nov 2026, 13:46 IST

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On way to Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi says ‘BJP forcibly shut shops at Connaught Place’

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Rahul Gandhi alleged the BJP forcibly shut Connaught Place shops during the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally. Congress said traders benefited, while CTI claimed losses of ₹10,000–11,000 crore across Delhi markets. BJP leaders accused the opposition of ignoring traders’ pleas.

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group Current article 01 Nov 2026, 13:46 IST

On way to Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi says ‘BJP forcibly shut shops at Connaught Place’

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 14:19 IST

Delhi traders’ pre-rally loss warnings resurface after Rahul Gandhi alleges Connaught Place shops shut on Nov 1

Rahul Gandhi alleged the BJP forcibly shut Connaught Place shops during the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally. Congress said traders benefited, while CTI claimed losses of ₹10,000–11,000 crore across Delhi markets. BJP leaders accused the opposition of ignoring traders’ pleas.

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