Manorama Online | Shops closed in Kerala, traders hit streets

Manorama Online | Shops closed in Kerala, traders hit streets

Shops closed in Kerala, traders hit streets

Story Dated: Thursday, July 29, 2010 13:19 hrs IST

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Thursday wore a hartal-like look with traders across the state downing shutters to press their demands relating acquisition of land for developing the national high way.

Responding to the protest call by the traders’ council Kerala Vyapari Vyvasayi Samiti, hundreds of traders drawn from all parts of the state converged here to take part in a march to highlight their demands.

Fearing demolition of rows of shops for road widening in many parts of the state, the traders’ body wanted the width of the highway to be limited to 30 feet.

They also wanted the government to ensure sufficient compensation for demolished shops and rehabilitation of the displaced shop owners and workers.