Delhi traders urge Rahul Gandhi to defer Nov 1 rally over festive business losses

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Traders' body CTI, led by chairman Brijesh Goyal, has asked Rahul Gandhi to postpone a rally planned for November 1 because it could disrupt the festive season. Goyal said Delhi typically records about Rs 25,000 crore in business across major sectors on Dhanteras. CTI claims traders lost roughly Rs 3,000 crore in October due to earlier rallies and road closures in Connaught Place, India Gate and central Delhi. The BJP responded by claiming some Congress allies disagree with Gandhi's decision to hold the November 1 rally.

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