Shopkeepers and business establishments of Gandhi Bazaar have referred to as for a voluntary bandh on Tuesday in protest towards, what they’ve referred to as, “user unfriendly” street works. The bandh call coming forward of the Assembly polls has gained significance.
There has been widespread opposition towards the continued street works within the space. These embody redeveloping the street as a concrete street, a multi-level automotive parking, and a proposal to pedestrianise a component of the street.
However, the federal government has gone forward with the proposal and works are beneath method, and the street has virtually been closed for over six months now, affecting business within the busy market.
