Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led government of forcibly closing shops in Connaught Place during the INDIA bloc rally in Delhi. The Chamber of Trade and Industry had warned that the event could disrupt business and leave thousands of shops closed.
Traders in Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place reported severe business losses as ongoing CJP protests disrupted footfall. Road diversions, metro station closures, and internet disruptions affecting digital payments reduced sales to just 25 percent of normal levels
