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CTI urges Delhi police to bar all rallies in Central Delhi till Bhaiya Dooj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:45 AM
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The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has asked the Delhi Police Commissioner to prohibit any rally, dharna or protest in Central Delhi until Bhaiya Dooj, citing concerns over business disruption during the festive season.
Delhi's Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) submitted a set of three demands to the city's Police Commissioner, seeking a blanket ban on all public rallies, dharnas and demonstrations in Central Delhi until the Hindu festival of Bhaiya Dooj. The move comes as the chamber assesses the cumulative impact of recent processions and protests on retail and commercial activity during the peak festive period.
CTI officials argued that repeated gatherings have disrupted foot traffic, hampered supply chains and deterred shoppers, thereby threatening the revenue of businesses operating in the capital's core commercial zones. By requesting a temporary moratorium, the chamber hopes to provide a stable environment for merchants to serve customers ahead of the upcoming Diwali celebrations.
The three demands presented to the police include: a formal prohibition on any rally or protest in the designated central area, a clear communication protocol for future event approvals, and a mechanism to monitor compliance. The Police Commissioner has not yet issued a response, and the matter is expected to be discussed in upcoming coordination meetings between law‑enforcement and trade bodies.
If approved, the ban would remain in effect until Bhaiya Dooj, which falls on November 1, 2026, after which the chamber expects normal civic activities to resume under standard regulatory guidelines.
CTI officials argued that repeated gatherings have disrupted foot traffic, hampered supply chains and deterred shoppers, thereby threatening the revenue of businesses operating in the capital's core commercial zones. By requesting a temporary moratorium, the chamber hopes to provide a stable environment for merchants to serve customers ahead of the upcoming Diwali celebrations.
The three demands presented to the police include: a formal prohibition on any rally or protest in the designated central area, a clear communication protocol for future event approvals, and a mechanism to monitor compliance. The Police Commissioner has not yet issued a response, and the matter is expected to be discussed in upcoming coordination meetings between law‑enforcement and trade bodies.
If approved, the ban would remain in effect until Bhaiya Dooj, which falls on November 1, 2026, after which the chamber expects normal civic activities to resume under standard regulatory guidelines.