CJP’s Connaught Place Protest Meets A Wall: Delhi Traders Draw The Line

Connaught Place wears a deserted look as traders shut down shops ahead of a planned protest by the CJP.

With the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) scheduled to hold a protest at Connaught Place on Friday, Delhi traders have raised concerns over possible business losses, traffic restrictions and security risks during the festive and wedding season.

The Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, warning that barricading, road closures and traffic diversions linked to the proposed October 16 programme could disrupt business across the national capital.

The traders’ body has urged authorities to ensure that major markets, including Sadar Bazaar, Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli, are not affected and has called for demonstrations to be held away from commercial areas.

The protest, titled Lehra Do Tiranga, was called by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke after party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention over a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The party has announced a gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place at 5 pm on Friday.

A video circulating on social media purportedly shows CJP protesters entering a market area in Connaught Place…

Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi