Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of forcibly closing shops in Connaught Place

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused the BJP of forcibly closing shops in Delhi's Connaught Place. The allegation comes amid a political dispute between the BJP and Congress regarding a large-scale India Block rally held at Ramlila Maidan.

In a video shared on social media, Gandhi stated that while he had encouraged supporters attending the rally to shop and support local businesses during the festive season, he observed that shops in the area had been forced to close. He questioned who was responsible for the financial loss to traders and suggested that the BJP was spreading rumors out of fear.

Prior to the rally, Gandhi had appealed to the millions expected to arrive in Delhi to support local merchants during the Diwali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj festival period by making purchases while participating in the protests and marches.