CTI Urges Rahul Gandhi to Postpone November 1 INDIA Bloc Rally
- CTI has written to Rahul Gandhi requesting the postponement of the November 1 rally.
- Traders estimate a Rs 10,000 crore business loss due to the event during Diwali.
- The INDIA bloc aims to mobilize one million people for the Ramlila Maidan rally.
- Rahul Gandhi stated the rally aims to demand the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Congress leaders are coordinating mobilization efforts across states near Delhi.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry has formally requested that Rahul Gandhi reschedule the upcoming INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan, which is set for November 1. The organization has sent multiple letters to the Congress leader regarding the event, which falls during the Diwali festival period.
The CTI made a fresh appeal to the INDIA bloc to defer the rally after Rahul Gandhi reiterated his call for public participation. Local traders are concerned that the event will disrupt business during the peak festive season.
Traders warn of Rs 10,000 crore business loss
Delhi traders have requested the postponement of the rally, citing an anticipated business loss of ₹10,000 crore. Traders warned Rahul Gandhi that the planned event could cause massive traffic gridlock involving 1 million people and 20,000 vehicles.
Congress argues that a high turnout at the rally could boost local business by bringing more visitors to the area. Traders contend that the vehicles bringing attendees will cause traffic congestion and commercial disruption.
Rahul Gandhi links rally to removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Opposition is positioning the November 1 rally as a major display of influence in their push to dismiss Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul Gandhi defended the rally as a necessary response to the government's actions.
Rahul Gandhi claimed that he could end the traders' protest at Ramlila Maidan in 30 seconds.
Congress mobilizes for one-million-person target
The INDIA bloc is holding a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1. The opposition coalition claims it aims to bring more than one million people to the event.
Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal has been touring states near Delhi to coordinate mobilization efforts. Member of Parliament Deepender Hooda is tasked with leading the largest contingent of attendees from Haryana.
Denied mock parliament requests and future rally plans
Congress planned a mock parliament for October 28 at the Ashok Hotel in Delhi, but permission was denied, reportedly due to the hotel's proximity to the Prime Minister's residence.
The Congress party has announced plans for four additional rallies in different parts of the country. Specific dates for these events have not yet been announced.
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