‘Delhi is NOT Bandh!’ Delhi Police refutes MakeMyTrip claims, Netizens react

As the national capital is gearing up for the upcoming G20 Summit, there was a major dilemma whether Delhi is closed or not. Even travel company MakeMyTrip emailed its customers falsely claiming ‘Delhi Bandh Hai (Delhi is closed)’ from September 08 to September 10 due to the global leaders’ summit. However, Delhi Police made it cleared, saying it is ‘completely untrue.’ Sharing a screenshot of the email, the department even requested the travel company to retract the email, following which the travel company issued a clarification.

Delhi is not bandh!: Delhi Police on travel restriction claims

Taking it to X (formerly known as Twitter), Delhi Police said, “The email sent out by @makemytripcare falsely claims that Delhi is closed from September 08 to 10th, 2023. In wake of the #G20Summit, there will be restrictions in New Delhi District. We request @makemytrip to retract their email & issue a clarification.”

They also informed us that the movement would be restricted only in the New Delhi district. Only bona fide residents of the area will be permitted to travel. Moreover, all essential services will remain operational throughout the G20 Head of States and Governments Summit.

MakeMyTrip response to Delhi Police tweet

Since the department has responded to the travel company’s email on X, it gained traction on the internet. After this, MakeMyTrip shared a reply to the tweet. The travel company wrote, “We acknowledge the concern. What our email meant was that Delhi educational institutions, banks, financial institutions, and most offices will be closed and that movement will be restricted in the New Delhi district. The email may have caused a misunderstanding and is open to misinterpretation. We are immediately sending a clarification to the same email base.”

In its clarification mail to its customers, it wrote, “We wish to clarify that essential services in New Delhi district will remain open, and although the movement would be restricted, bonafide residents of the area will be allowed.”

Netizens react to this 

The tweet was shared by Delhi Police a day ago, gardening over 58,900 views so far. 

“Through this, a strict message should be given to everyone that strict action will be taken against anyone who tries or spreads confusion in the context of G20 submission,” read a comment from an X user in Hindi. 

“MakeMyTrip should be penalised for sharing misleading information,” said another. 

The third user said, “Appreciate your prompt response.”