Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Connaught Place Shops Close Early Amid Protests
Shops in Connaught Place, a busy area in Delhi, will close early today because of protests.
The protests started on Monday and are about some people not being happy with how a big exam called NEET was conducted.
The protesters want the government to do something about it.
Because of the protests, the shops will close at 6:30 PM to keep everyone safe.
Connaught Place shops to close at 6:30 PM on July 23 due to protests.
Protests have been ongoing since Monday over NEET examination irregularities.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced the closure.
Protesters are demanding action against alleged irregularities in the NEET exam.
The protests are part of a larger demonstration across Central Delhi.
- Who
- Protesters and shop owners in Connaught Place
- What
- Early closure of shops due to protests
- When
- July 23, 2024, after 6:30 PM
- Where
- Connaught Place, Central Delhi
- Why
- Protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination
Protesters
Government
Protest Justification
Protesters
Protesters are demanding action against irregularities in the NEET examination.
Government
The government maintains that the examination was conducted fairly and protests are disrupting public order.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Location
- Connaught Place, Central Delhi
- Time of Closure
- After 6:30 PM
- Protest Duration
- Since Monday
- Protesters' Demand
- Action against NEET examination irregularities