FDI in retail: Delhi traders to shut shops

A section of traders will shut their shops on Thursday as part of an all-India bandh called to protest the government's decision to allow FDI in retail sector.

A section of traders will shut their shops on Thursday as part of an all-India bandh called to protest the government's decision to allow FDI in retail sector.

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Wholesale and retail markets in the Walled City, Sadar Bazar, Kamla Nagar, Chawri Bazar, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Khan Market, Kashmere Gate, Tilak Nagar, Rohini, Krishna Nagar will remain closed.

According to a release by Confederation of All India Traders' Delhi (CAIT) unit chief Narender Madan, a large number of traders will participate in the all-India bandh.

CAIT secretary general Praveen Khandelwal said over 10,000 trade organisations across the country are expected to participate in the 'Bharat Bandh'.