Delhi CM Inaugurates 45th Annual Diwali Bazaar
TL;DR
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta opened the Diwali Bazaar 2026 on Friday.
- The seven-day event features over 250 stalls of handmade goods.
- The Delhi government aims to improve infrastructure accessibility.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta opened the annual Diwali Bazaar at the Blind Relief Association premises on Friday, October 30, 2026. During the visit, the Chief Minister explored various booths and commended the handmade creations made by visually impaired participants.
The week-long shopping event runs through November 5 and features upwards of 250 stalls, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. The tradition has been a fixture of the city's celebrations for over forty-five years.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the administration remains focused on developing fully accessible infrastructure across the capital to support equal opportunities and dignified living for differently-abled residents. She also stopped by 'Cafe Mast', an eatery entirely operated by visually challenged youth managing food preparation, service, and payments independently.
Why It Matters
This event highlights the economic inclusion and traditional festivities involving visually impaired artisans in the capital, reflecting ongoing local efforts toward accessible infrastructure and equal opportunities for differently-abled individuals.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 5:27:06 AM · Reported with: The Hindu
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