MAPUSA: The Mapusa Merchants Association on Monday issued an ultimatum to the Municipal Council, demanding the immediate reopening of the market gates which have been closed for several days. The merchants have demanded to open the gates till Diwali and if not done then they have warned downing their shutters on Tuesday. The Municipal Municipal Council has assured to look into the matter and open the gates to avoid inconvenience caused to the merchants and the shoppers.
Siddesh Gauns, Secretary, of the Association said, “One week has passed since the MMC suddenly closed the market gates. The access was closed and people did not have place even to walk. How will we get business? There has been chaos there for the last four days. We have gone and met the Chief Officer. Now this is affecting our business. On Monday around 100 vendors had gone to meet the CO but since he was not there we met the Chairperson of MMC and apprised her of the situation.”
When contacted MMC Chairperson Priya Mishal said “We have decided to open the gates till Diwali. Thereafter we will try to close them.”
