Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Nagda Traders Challenge 10 PM Closure, Seek 24-Hour Markets
Traders in Nagda want some shops to stay open after 10 pm.
They say the state has a policy allowing markets to operate for 24 hours.
The traders say tea stalls, eateries, restaurants and ice cream shops help people at night.
They also claim these businesses must close while liquor shops and bars sometimes stay open later.
They want the same rules to apply to every business.
They gave a memorandum to government and police officials.
Leaders in nearby Mahidpur also asked for a later closing time.
The reports do not say whether officials agreed to change the order.
The Nagda Vyapari Mahasangh protested police action requiring shops to close at 10 pm.
Traders asked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to apply the state’s 24-hour market policy in Nagda.
They said night businesses serve customers but are required to shut while liquor shops and bars allegedly operate later.
The federation demanded uniform rules, clear police guidelines and protection from unnecessary harassment.
In nearby Mahidpur, BJP leaders and civic representatives separately sought an extension of the 10 pm market-closing order.
- Who
- The Nagda Vyapari Mahasangh, led by Dinesh Agarwal, and local leaders in Mahidpur.
- What
- They opposed mandatory 10 pm market closures and requested extended or 24-hour operating hours.
- When
- The reports do not specify the date of the memorandums or protests.
- Where
- Nagda and Mahidpur in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- They want the state’s 24-hour market policy implemented uniformly, with clear rules for police and businesses.
Traders and Local Leaders
Existing 10 PM Enforcement
Market operating hours
Traders and Local Leaders
Traders and Mahidpur leaders want the 10 pm closing time extended, with Nagda traders seeking implementation of a 24-hour policy.
Existing 10 PM Enforcement
The existing order and police action require markets or shops to close at 10 pm.
Consistency of rules
Traders and Local Leaders
The Nagda federation wants uniform rules for all businesses and says small traders should not be unnecessarily harassed.
Existing 10 PM Enforcement
The reports describe continued enforcement of the 10 pm order but do not state the authorities’ reasoning or detailed position.
- Main demand
- Implementation of the state government’s 24-hour market operation policy in Nagda.
- Current restriction
- Police action requires shops to close at 10 pm.
- Businesses cited
- Tea-poha centres, eateries, restaurants and ice cream parlours.
- Traders’ concern
- They allege night businesses are forced to close while liquor shops and bars continue later.
- Nagda memorandum
- Submitted to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav through Sub-Divisional Officer Ranjana Patidar and the CSP.
- Federation leader
- Dinesh Agarwal led the Nagda delegation.
- Mahidpur request
- BJP leaders, aldermen and office-bearers submitted memorandums seeking an amendment to the 10 pm closing order.