Rahul Gandhi Rally: Traders Demand Date Change, Congress Faces Diwali Season Backlash| Dr. Manish Kr

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to reschedule his upcoming 'Vote Bachao–Desh Bachao' rally, currently planned for November 1 at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. Business owners and local traders argue that holding a major political gathering during the peak Diwali festive season will severely disrupt commercial activities, create massive traffic congestion, and cause huge losses. This marks the second time CTI has written to Gandhi, requesting a postponement to November 10. Despite the growing backlash from the trading community, Delhi Police stated that the initial permission granted for the rally remains unchanged, though it is subject to specific regulatory conditions. The Congress party now faces mounting pressure from local business associations to reconsider the event date to prevent disruption during the important festival period.