GoM discusses options to provide relief to traders affected by seali

New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) The Empowered Group of Ministers today discussed the issue of providing relief to traders affected by the Supreme Court order of sealing of shops in the residential areas of Delhi.

The GoM, headed by Home Minister Shivraj Patil, discussed various options available to the government. Meanwhile, the sealing continued for the third day in Delhi with traders' organisation giving a call for bandh.

''The sealing was going on while the traders had given a call for bandh. It was a matter of concern. The GoM evaluated the situation.

There is tension in Delhi, still no violent incident was reported for which we thank the people of Delhi as they remained patient,'' Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy told reporters after the one-hour-long meeting.

He said the GoM deliberated on how to provide relief to traders. However, the refused to reveal the details of the options discussed at the meeting.

Mr Reddy, however, clarified that the issue of holding an all-party meeting was not discussed at the meeting.

He also avoided replying to a question whether the government would move the Supreme Court again to provide relief to traders.

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