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Delhi shopkeepers appeal to Sonia Gandhi to delay Nov 1 Ramlila Maidan rally
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM
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Delhi traders have asked Sonia Gandhi to postpone the rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan, saying they are not opposed but seek a delay to avoid disruption.
Delhi’s market community approached senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi with a formal request to defer the rally planned for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan. The traders said they are not against the event but are seeking a postponement to safeguard their commercial interests.
The appeal highlights concerns over anticipated traffic congestion, loss of footfall for shops and possible disruption to daily business operations in the surrounding areas. Traders argue that a delayed schedule would allow them to prepare better and minimise economic impact.
Sonia Gandhi’s office has not yet issued a public response to the petition. Local authorities are reportedly monitoring the situation as the rally date approaches, while the traders continue to press for a mutually agreeable solution.
The appeal highlights concerns over anticipated traffic congestion, loss of footfall for shops and possible disruption to daily business operations in the surrounding areas. Traders argue that a delayed schedule would allow them to prepare better and minimise economic impact.
Sonia Gandhi’s office has not yet issued a public response to the petition. Local authorities are reportedly monitoring the situation as the rally date approaches, while the traders continue to press for a mutually agreeable solution.