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Rahul Gandhi Rejects Traders’ Plea, Ramlila Rally Proceeds

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rahul Gandhi rejected traders’ appeal and confirmed the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan will proceed.
The rally aims for about 50,000 participants to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Chamber of Trade and Industry warned the protest could cause Rs 10,000 crore losses during the festive season.
CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said barricades, traffic diversions and Metro closures would deter shoppers around Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj.

History

Historical Context

In April 2011 Anna Hazare began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, sparking a nationwide anti-corruption movement that demanded a Jan Lokpal Bill and drew crowds to Ramlila Maidan. The protests, joined by Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi, reshaped Indian protest tactics. Rahul Gandhi’s planned November 1 rally at the same site echoes that pressure, recalling a June 2011 police raid that injured 53 people.

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Story summary

Rahul Gandhi rejected traders’ appeal and confirmed the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan will proceed.
The rally aims for about 50,000 participants to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Chamber of Trade and Industry warned the protest could cause Rs 10,000 crore losses during the festive season.
CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said barricades, traffic diversions and Metro closures would deter shoppers around Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj.

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