The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday announced that the markets in the Capital will remain open till midnight on March 8, as a mark of protest against the ongoing sealing drive.
“By closing the shops, the traders have demonstrated their resentment many times but it will be the first time in Delhi when traders will be opening their shops till midnight to lodge their protest against sealing,” said CAIT general secretary Praveen Khandelwal.
Will burn effigies
Mr. Khandelwal added, “On February 28, effigies of sealing will be put to flame at more than 100 places in Delhi including Chandni Chowk, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Jagatpuri and other markets.”
The traders body, further, said that in a meeting held on Friday, leaders of over 100 prominent trade associations participated.
Slams Kejriwal
“Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went to several markets a fortnight back and while talking to the traders he assured to take steps to protect them from sealing. It is highly regretted that even after constant demand, Mr. Kejriwal has not convened a session of the Legislative Assembly to pass the Bill for protection from sealing,” added Mr. Khandelwal.
Meanwhile, the CAIT also announced participation of “thousands of cars” in several car rallied to be organised on March 4, across the national Capital, to protest against the ongoing sealing drive.
