2 months ago
Connaught Place Shops Ordered to Close Early Amid Protests
On July 23, 2026, the New Delhi Traders Association asked all shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30 PM.
This was because there were big protests happening at Jantar Mantar.
The protesters want changes in education and the resignation of the Education Minister.
The authorities want to keep things calm and safe.
The day before, some people caused trouble at the protest site, and the police had to use tear gas.
The traders were told to close early to avoid any more problems.
The New Delhi Traders Association ordered all shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30 PM on July 23, 2026.
The decision was made due to ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar led by the Cockroach Janta Party.
Protesters are demanding education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks.
The closure was advised by the NDMC Chairman and Vice Chairman to prevent potential unrest.
The previous day, masked miscreants clashed with police near Connaught Place, leading to the use of tear gas.
- Who
- New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA), NDMC Chairman and Vice Chairman, Protesters led by Cockroach Janta Party
- What
- Shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place ordered to close by 6:30 PM due to ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar
- Where
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Why
- To prevent potential unrest and ensure safety amid protests
Protesters
Authorities
Protest Goals
Protesters
Protesters demand education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks.
Authorities
Authorities aim to maintain law and order and prevent escalation of the situation.
Key facts
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Location
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Closure Time
- 6:30 PM
- Reason for Closure
- Ongoing students’ protest and potential unrest
Quotes
Arvind Kejriwal
AAP national convener
“"They are asking to close the market only for today. And it was a very brief conversation; they just asked us to send out an advisory circular to the members to shut down the market early today," he added.”
theprint.in
“"Orders to close all shops in Connaught Place by 6:30 PM this evening. Intense security. Piles of ambulances. Will the Modi government once again brutally attack its own children at Jantar Mantar today?"”
indianexpress.com
New Delhi Traders Association
Industry body representing traders in New Delhi
“"All shops and establishments, including offices and restaurants, in Connaught Place, New Delhi, shall close for the day by 6.30 pm, today…"”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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