Traders slam NDMC for tiranga yatra that disrupted Connaught Place business

Traders in New Delhi's Connaught Place have criticised the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for organising a tiranga yatra on Monday without prior notice, claiming it disrupted businesses. The event, part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga, 2026' campaign, included 6,000 students and was flagged off by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Vikram Badhwar of the New Delhi Traders Association said all eight entries to the Inner Circle were closed to the public until around 2 pm, an hour after the event ended. He added that radial roads were shut from Sunday evening and the NDMC ignored objections. Traders also questioned why Connaught Place was chosen over other venues like Talkatora Stadium.

NDMC officials said all entries were open until 10 am on Monday and that traffic police ensured no jams. They denied failing to inform traders, stating they were invited to participate. Some traders also alleged illegal hawkers had prior information about the event, a claim NDMC refuted.