Rahul's Nov 1 Delhi Rally Under Fire, CAIT Announces Nationwide 'Dhikkar Diwas' Over Traders' Losses

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, expressing concern over business losses allegedly suffered by traders due to protests, rallies and demonstrations held across Delhi over the past month, including the Congress rally on November 1.In its letter, CAIT has raised five major questions concerning the disruption of business activities, the responsibility of political parties and compensation for affected traders. CAIT National President B.C. Bhartia questioned the impact of political demonstrations on traders' livelihoods and raised concerns over the balance between the constitutional right to protest and the right to conduct business.BJP MP and CAIT General Secretary Praveen Khandelwal also spoke about the letter, saying the traders' body would wait for Rahul Gandhi's response. CAIT has announced a meeting of traders from across the country after Diwali to decide its future course of action. It has also proposed observing a nationwide 'Dhikkar Diwas'.