Chandni Chowk Shut for CJP Protest, Traders Cite Rs 2000 Cr Loss

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Chandni Chowk, a key commercial hub in Delhi, was closed on Friday due to a protest by the Confederation of Jain Pilgrimages. The protest demanded government intervention to secure the safe return of a Jain religious leader detained in Nepal. Local traders' associations estimate the day-long closure resulted in financial losses of approximately Rs 2000 crore. The protest highlights tensions over the detention, with businesses bearing a significant economic impact.

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