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Dhanteras Rush: Delhi Roads Choked by Festive Shoppers
6 Nov
Summary
- Massive traffic congestion occurred in Delhi-NCR on Dhanteras.
- Shoppers thronged markets for gold, silver, and utensils.
- Major roads and commercial hubs faced severe traffic snarls.
Delhi-NCR faced immense traffic congestion on Friday due to the Dhanteras shopping rush. Crowds of shoppers thronged markets and commercial hubs, leading to severe traffic snarls on major roads across the national capital.
Prominent areas such as Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, and Karol Bagh saw vehicular movement crawl. This surge in shoppers, eager to purchase gold, silver, utensils, and electronics, overwhelmed roads and parking facilities.
Dhanteras, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities, is considered an auspicious occasion for new purchases. It is traditionally associated with buying precious metals, kitchenware, and other goods, contributing to the heightened activity and subsequent traffic issues.
