New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Multiple market associations from Old Delhi held a meeting in Chandni Chowk on Tuesday to discuss the issue of illegal encroachments and resolved to approach the Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and organise a march near Sadar Bazar on February 4.

Traders from Chawri Bazar, Sadar Bazar, Bhagirat Palace Market, and others, said over the past few years, the illegal encroachments by hawkers had rapidly increased, and this was hurting their business. "It is difficult to do business anywhere in Delhi. Street vendors are earning much more, and the newer generation does not want to work in shops," said Ajay Sharma, president, electrical market association, Bhagirat Palace.

"Congestion has also drastical...