The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a national meeting to seek designated sites for political protests and demonstrations on the outskirts of cities, arguing that prolonged agitations in commercial areas disrupt business and affect the economy.
The proposed sites would enable peaceful demonstrations while protecting markets, commercial centres, transport routes and essential business activities. The traders’ body, led by BJP lawmaker Praveen Khandelwal, will meet in the national Capital on November 13 to discuss the proposal at a national meeting that will include senior trade leaders from across the country.
In a press release issued by Khandelwal, the body said they plan to approach the government and can even go to the court to push for designated protest venues. “Suitable locations should be designated on the outskirts of every city, or at other appropriate places, for protests and demonstrations,” said Khandelwal, the Chandni Chowk MP. He said, “The arrangement should be implemented across the country and not remain limited to Delhi. CAIT national president B C Bhartia said discussions would focus on simplifying GST returns and compliance requirements, resolving technical difficulties and reducing unnecessary notices and litigation, particularly for small traders.
