Shops closed in demand for law to curb retail chains
Commercial activities came to a virtual halt in Kerala as shop-owners downed shutters as part of their half-day protest demanding a legislation to restrict the entry of big retail chains.
By PTI |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Commercial activities came to a virtual halt in Kerala on Saturday as shop-owners downed shutters as part of their half-day protest demanding a legislation to restrict the entry of big retail chains into the state.
Reports from across the state said thousands of retailers responded to the protest called by the traders' union, 'Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi.'
Traders also organised marches and took "anti-monopoly" pledge in different centres across the state.
The Samiti leaders said this was just a token protest, and, if the government ignored the demand, a prolonged struggle would be launched.
Reports from across the state said thousands of retailers responded to the protest called by the traders' union, 'Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi.'
Traders also organised marches and took "anti-monopoly" pledge in different centres across the state.
The Samiti leaders said this was just a token protest, and, if the government ignored the demand, a prolonged struggle would be launched.
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