This story is from August 16, 2018
Traders' body calls Delhi bandh tomorrow to mourn Atal Bihari Vajpayee
NEW DELHI: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a Delhi trade bandh on Friday as a mark of respect to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away here on Thursday.
In a statement, the traders' body said his demise has sent shock waves among trading community across the country.
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"CAIT has appealed to the traders of Delhi to close their business establishments and markets tomorrow to pay respects and join the last rites of Atal Ji. It is noteworthy that Atal ji was instrumental in formation of CAIT," it said.
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In a statement, the traders' body said his demise has sent shock waves among trading community across the country.
"CAIT has appealed to the traders of Delhi to close their business establishments and markets tomorrow to pay respects and join the last rites of Atal Ji. It is noteworthy that Atal ji was instrumental in formation of CAIT," it said.
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