Rahul Gandhi urges Modi to dismiss CEC amid Delhi traders' protest
Rahul Gandhi voiced support for Delhi traders, accusing the government of disrupting commerce and demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Addressing Delhi traders, Rahul Gandhi condemned recent government actions that halted metro operations, sealed roads and restricted movement, tying them to allegations of vote manipulation. He labeled Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as "Accused No. 4" and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismiss him. The Chamber of Trade and Industry appealed to the India bloc to postpone its scheduled rally on November 1 at Ramlila Maidan, citing potential disruption to commerce valued at Rs 10,000 crore during the Diwali season.
Traders had previously asked the Congress and the Lok Sabha to end their protests due to mounting losses. Gandhi's remarks aim to rally business support ahead of the upcoming demonstration. The episode underscores growing friction between the opposition and the administration over electoral and economic issues.
Why it matters
The clash shows how political disputes are affecting Delhi's trade ahead of the crucial Diwali shopping season.
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