Traders in the national Capital burnt Chinese goods in Delhi's main market Karol Bagh on Monday as part of nationwide call “Bhartiya Samaan- Hamara Abhimaan” (Indian goods, Our pride) given by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

“This demonstration is a reflection of the boiling anger in the hearts and minds of Indian traders and citizens against China's continued antagonism towards India,” said CAIT.

The protesting traders led by CAIT secretary general Praveen Khandelwal were detained by the Police and were taken to Karol Bagh Police Station.

CAIT national president BC Bhartia and Khandelwal said that traders and consumers across the country have shown great enthusiasm and tremendous support for boycott of Chinese goods. “The first highlight of this campaign will be seen on the festival of Rakhi in the month of August when Indian women will tie purely Indian made rakhis to their brothers and boycott the Chinese Rakhi. Both leaders said that even the great Indian festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated in complete harmony with Indian culture where Indian made products will be used and there will be no place for Chinese products,” they said.

 Khandelwal also said that this year's Diwali will be celebrated throughout the country in the form of an original Hindustani Diwali in honour of the Indian soldiers who were martyred in Ladakh, in which light will be illuminated in earthen diyas and even the idols of Lakshmi ji and Ganesh ji will be worshiped made out of the Indian soil rather than Chinese products.

CAIT has urged traders from all over the country that in view of the upcoming festivals, they should refrain from selling or buying Chinese goods.