New Delhi, Sep 3: The New Delhi Market Association has opposed the proposal to make Connaught Place’s inner circle vehicle-free, saying the market is already designed to facilitate pedestrian movement and that restricting vehicles could affect businesses.
Responding to a post on X by NDMC Chairman Manoj Dwivedi seeking public views on making the inner circle vehicle-free for fixed hours, the association said there was “absolutely no question” of such a move.
“There is absolutely no question of making CP inner circle vehicle-free, as the market is already well designed for enough pedestrian movement,” it said.
A member of the association said an earlier attempt to make the inner circle vehicle-free had failed.
The association also said removing vehicle movement in front of showrooms could affect businesses and the exclusivity of the market and its shops.
It urged the authorities to focus on removing illegal hawkers and vehicles parked in violation of rules instead.
Dwivedi asked people whether the inner circle could be made vehicle-free to allow visitors to “walk around freely”.
He suggested keeping the area vehicle-free from 6 pm to midnight in summer and 11 am to 4 pm in winter, while also seeking views on whether it should remain closed to vehicles throughout the day.
He further sought suggestions on activities that could be organised at Central Park and the inner circle during the no-vehicle periods. (PTI)
