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Delhi Traders Plan Market Shutdown to Honor Pahalgam Attack Victims

The April 25 bandh, led by CAIT, aims to pay tribute to the 26 victims and express solidarity with the government while ensuring peaceful observance.

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CAIT’s Secretary General & BJP MP from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, said the bandh is not a protest but a symbol of tribute and express solidarity with the country.
Members of the Khan Market Traders' Association took part in a candlelight vigil at Khan Market in New Delhi on Thursday, April 24, 2025, to pay tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Overview

  • Delhi trade associations, led by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), have called for a complete market shutdown on April 25 to honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
  • The Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22, claimed the lives of 26 tourists, prompting widespread grief and condemnation across India.
  • CAIT has appealed to traders to voluntarily close their establishments and has requested Delhi Police to ensure law and order during the bandh.
  • Protests and shutdowns have already taken place in Jammu and Kashmir, where trade bodies condemned the attack and accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism.
  • The attack has raised concerns about the economic vulnerability of tourism-dependent regions like Kashmir, with local traders highlighting its potential impact on livelihoods.