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PM Narendra Modi's recent mention of the "Khan Market Gang" during an interview has brought the posh market into the spotlight. He suggests that this group, associated with the upscale shopping district, represents a small elite opposing him. Khan Market, initially a modest refugee colony, transformed into a luxurious shopping center due to its central location, housing high-end boutiques and eateries. The term "Khan Market Gang" originally coined by Former FM Arun Jaitley referred to a group of privileged MPs often seen at Khan Market restaurants during Parliament lunch breaks. The sudden prominence of this term has raised concerns among Khan Market shopkeepers about potential regulatory scrutiny.

Khan Market: A Storied Legacy of Elegance and Prestige

Established in 1951, Khan Market's two-story complex was originally allocated as seed land to immigrants from the Northwest Frontier Province after the partition of India. Renowned as a local hub for the elite, the market holds a prestigious status, named after Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, the brother of freedom fighter Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Situated amidst upscale streets frequented by VIPs and prominent business figures, Khan Market stands as a sophisticated hotspot for socializing in the National Capital Region (NCR)