Traders unhappy with Modi government and feel neglected, says CAIT

Over the past 6 years, CAIT has repeatedly backed the BJP in state and national elections, and has become an instrumental player in the corridors of power

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), in a reversal from its earlier stand, has announced that traders have become disillusioned with the government. It has attributed its displeasure to the economic downturn, and indifferent attitude of ministers/officials towards domestic trade.

Consequently, the CAIT has called a meeting of the National Governing Council in Patna on March 5-6, to deliberate on the current business scenario and decide on its future strategy. Bihar is set to go to polls this year.

“After the BJP government came to power, traders had great hope that the attitude of the government towards traders would