Goa, Nov. 1 -- The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written its fourth letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, raising concerns over the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, November 1. The traders' body warned that the protest could disrupt business across 20 markets, with nearly 80% of shops in the surrounding areas expected to remain closed.

The letter comes after Gandhi urged people attending the rally to support local traders by making festive purchases. The Congress leader had appealed to protesters to "protest, march and shop", saying their purchases would benefit Delhi's businesses during the Diwali, Chhath and Bhai Dooj festive season.

However, the CTI said the situation on the ground was different, cl...