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VHP Condemns Congress Rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan Ahead of Diwali, Cites Traders’ Losses
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 11:03 AM
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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad criticised a Congress-organised rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan held ahead of Diwali, alleging that the event hurt local traders.
A Congress‑led rally was staged at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan in the days leading up to the Diwali festival. The gathering, organised by the party to mobilise support, attracted a sizable crowd in the central Delhi venue.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) issued a sharp statement condemning the rally, saying it disrupted normal commercial activity in the surrounding market area. The organization claimed that traders operating near the maidan suffered a loss of earnings because the event blocked access and deterred shoppers.
VHP leaders urged the Congress to reconsider holding large political events in commercial zones during peak shopping periods, warning that such actions could exacerbate the financial strain on small business owners. No official response from the Congress has been reported as of now.
The criticism comes at a time when traders across Delhi are preparing for the festive season, hoping for a surge in sales. The VHP’s remarks highlight the tension between political campaigning and the economic concerns of local merchants ahead of one of India’s biggest festivals.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) issued a sharp statement condemning the rally, saying it disrupted normal commercial activity in the surrounding market area. The organization claimed that traders operating near the maidan suffered a loss of earnings because the event blocked access and deterred shoppers.
VHP leaders urged the Congress to reconsider holding large political events in commercial zones during peak shopping periods, warning that such actions could exacerbate the financial strain on small business owners. No official response from the Congress has been reported as of now.
The criticism comes at a time when traders across Delhi are preparing for the festive season, hoping for a surge in sales. The VHP’s remarks highlight the tension between political campaigning and the economic concerns of local merchants ahead of one of India’s biggest festivals.