Bengali Market

Coordinates: 28°37′N 77°14′E / 28.62°N 77.23°E / 28.62; 77.23
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28°37′N 77°14′E / 28.62°N 77.23°E / 28.62; 77.23 Bengali Market is among the oldest and most popular markets in

North Indian street food, and shops selling sweets such as Nathu's Sweets (sp.channa Bhature) and Bengali Sweet House.[2][3]

Around 2000 families live in the immediate surrounding posh residential area, which is officially named Babar Road, however this area is also popularly referred to as Bengali Market. The Bengali Market area also includes Triveni Kala Sangam and Mandi House.

Neighbouring areas

It is a cultural hub with many theatres, art galleries & important government buildings like

National Green Tribunal
etc.

This area is approx. 1km from Delhi's iconic British era market Connaught Place and less than 3 km from seat of Indian Government around the India Gate area. Bengali market along with its neighbouring areas fall under the greater area of Lutyen's Delhi and has the very first pincode in India 110001.

Transport

The nearest

Mandi House. The Delhi Metro station of Barakhamba road
is also near by.

Babar Road Controversy

Hindu Sena defaced Babar Road signage at Bengali Market, demanding it to be renamed. They claim that Babar did not belong to the country and was 'atrocious'.[4] BJP leader, Vijay Goel claimed that the road will be renamed as '5 August Marg' in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.[5]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ Bengali Market India9.
  2. Trip Advisor
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  3. ^ "Bengali Sweet House". zomato.
  4. ^ "Hindu Sena defaces Delhi's Babar Road signboard, wants it renamed after Indian icon". Hindustan Times. 14 September 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  5. ^ Desk, India com News (4 August 2020). "Delhi's Babar Road to be Renamed as '5 August Marg': BJP Leader Ahead of Ram Mandir Ceremony". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  6. ^ Election Commission of India. STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1951 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF DELHI Archived 27 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine

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