Archive · 23 Jul 2026
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
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 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.
- 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
