Fact-check: Sarojini Nagar Market is fully operational! Viral shutdown claims busted; shopkeepers say 'We're not going anywhere'
Sarojini Nagar Market is more than just a market; it's an emotion for Delhiites. In a recent incident, Delhi's iconic Sarojini Nagar market, which has been a shopping enthusiasts across all age groups, witnessed a demolition drive over the weekend; however, a viral reel on Insta claims that there is no way the market is being demolished.
This viral reel is now doing rounds on social media, with a caption saying, 'No way Sarojini Market is being demolished. Where will I buy my college wardrobe at such great prices now?'
As soon as the viral video surfaced on social media, users started questioning its authenticity, and another user wrote, 'Sarojini is the soul of Delhi's shopping world. I hope we aren't losing it in all this ruckus.'
But what's the fact? Has Sarojini Market not been demolished?
Various social media posts have left people anxious, especially the regular shoppers and fans of this market, but what's the reality?
Let's put all the worry to rest because whatever is being projected in these areas is not completely true, reports HT. According to the report, even though the true story about the whole incident is that it was a sudden demolition drive that took place on Saturday midnight by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the market is still very much functional and is not going to be moved anywhere.
Even the president of the Sarojini Market Shopkeepers Association, Ashok Kalra, said, "The market is open and welcoming shoppers as always. Please don't believe in the baseless rumours. This market has been the pride of Delhi for years, and we're not going anywhere."
Unfortunately, the viral videos have caused them negative publicity, and the footfall in the market has decreased sharply.
This is for the information of general public that #sarojinimarket is fully open and operational and will continue to be open in normal timings . An encroachment removal drive was conducted jointly by @tweetndmc & @DelhiPolice on the directions of #delhigovernment at the night… pic.twitter.com/CxsGXRWsss
Netizens react to the viral video of the market demolition
The viral videos of bulldozers tearing up sections of the market, while another shopkeeper claimed that it is the end of an era.
Amid the low footfall of Sarojini Nagar, the Market Shopkeepers Association issued a clarification and posted on X that the market is completely operational and is not being shut down. Well, some netizens reacted to the videos, and one said, "Delhi creator industry finish."
While another wrote, "Destroying livelihood of so many people. Kitne logo ka ghar chalta hai waha se."
"no only illegal encroachment ko toda hai shops nahi. Jo illegal tha sirf wo he hataya hai taki customers ko he asani ho aane jane me"
"Obviously how else will you be forced to shop from reliance mart... Garib ke met par laat maaro... Ameer ko aur ameer karo..," one added.
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