INDIA bloc anti-SIR rally: Traffic curbs to remain in place from 10 am to 5 pm on November 1

PTC News Desk: Traffic diversions may be introduced at major intersections in central Delhi, including Netaji Subhash Marg T-point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-point, Ajmeri Gate red light, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Jhandewalan roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk, depending on traffic conditions, the Delhi Traffic Police said.

Congestion is expected on several roads, including Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg between ITO and Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg between Rajghat and Ajmeri Gate, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Minto Road, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road and Barakhamba Road. Traffic may also be heavy near Kamla Market and Hamdard Chowk.

Additional traffic personnel will be deployed across the Central Range to manage vehicles, direct commuters to designated parking areas and prevent congestion near the venue.

A separate route will be kept clear near Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital for emergency vehicles. Parking will be available at the railway parking area opposite the hospital, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) parking lots and Rajghat. Bus movement on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, the Rajghat-JLN Marg stretch, DBG Road and Minto Road may also be regulated.

Passengers travelling to New Delhi Railway Station have been advised to plan ahead. Those coming from the DBG Road side can use Chelmsford Road, Connaught Place’s Outer Circle, Minto Road and Bhavbhuti Marg.

Commuters travelling from east Delhi can reach the station via ITO, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg and Bhavbhuti Marg.

The INDIA bloc is also holding a “mega rally” at Ramlila Maidan over alleged “vote chori” and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in voter lists.

A march is planned for noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction to Ramlila Maidan.