Heavy Traffic In Delhi After BJP Protests Against AAP's New Excise Policy
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Delhi New Excise Policy: The protest against Aam Aadmi Party's new excise policy in Delhi was held near the Akshardham temple and was led by Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta.
Delhi BJP workers staged a "chakka jam" protest against the city government's new excise policy on Monday and blocked roads at different locations in the national capital, leading to traffic snarls at important stretches including at the ITO, near the Akshardham temple and on the Ring Road.
Reacting to the protest, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said BJP leaders are "rattled" as the new excise policy aims to curb illegal liquor sale.
The protest near the Akshardham temple was led by Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta.
"The Delhi government is opening liquor shops illegally across the city under its new excise policy. Shops are being opened near residential and religious places. Our protest will continue until the policy is rolled back," Mr Gupta told reporters.
