India, Feb. 4 -- The Sarojini Nagar Shopkeepers Association has urged the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to remove food and clothing kiosks operating directly in front of and around the entry and exit gates of the Sarojini Nagar metro station, saying "they have sharply worsened congestion in the area."

The station has only two gates. Gate number 1 opens directly in front of the market and is used only for entry, while gate number 2, located farther away, is used only for exit. According to the association, kiosks near both gates are attracting crowds that linger for extended periods, adding to congestion and disrupting traffic.

"Not everyone who leaves the market travels via the metro, as some take autos, buses, or their own vehicles. How...