Chandigarh | 28 October 2026-Sh. Kamaljit Singh Panchhi, President of the Chandigarh Traders Association (Regd.), Sector 17, Chandigarh, has written a letter to Sh. Rahul Gandhi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on behalf of the Association’s members, expressing concern over the possibility of disruptions to business activities during the ongoing festive season. In his letter, Panchhi highlighted that festivals such as Dhanteras and Diwali represent one of the most important business periods of the year for traders, shopkeepers and small retailers. Festive sales play a vital role in sustaining livelihoods, generating employment, supporting families and contributing to government revenue through GST collections.
In view of these concerns, the Association has sincerely appealed to Sh. Rahul Gandhi urged the concerned parties to consider temporarily suspending agitations and demonstrations during the festive season so that traders can conduct their businesses peacefully, safely and without disruption.