Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Opposition Protest Security Measures Disrupt Central Delhi Traffic
Traffic in central Delhi was slow on Thursday.
Police put up barricades and deployed many security personnel near Connaught Place and Rajghat.
Opposition leaders met in Connaught Place and then travelled to Rajghat to protest.
They want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Their demand is connected to allegations about changes to electoral rolls.
The Election Commission and the BJP deny the allegations.
Traffic police advised people to avoid the busiest roads and use other routes.
The restrictions were set to continue until 10 pm.
Barricades and heavy security deployment disrupted traffic around Connaught Place and Rajghat on Thursday.
Opposition INDIA bloc leaders gathered in Connaught Place before heading to Rajghat for a protest.
The protest is part of a third consecutive day of demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Traffic police advised motorists to avoid affected routes and suggested alternatives including JLN Marg, Minto Road and Ajmeri Gate.
Restrictions, including limits on buses and heavy goods vehicles at key points, were due to remain until 10 pm.
- Who
- Opposition INDIA bloc leaders, Delhi Police and commuters.
- What
- Barricades, security deployments and traffic restrictions disrupted movement in central Delhi during an Opposition protest.
- When
- Thursday; the restrictions were scheduled to remain until 10 pm.
- Where
- Connaught Place, Rajghat, Kishan Ghat and adjoining roads in central Delhi.
- Why
- Opposition leaders were protesting and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition
Election Commission and BJP
Electoral-roll revision allegations
Opposition
Opposition leaders protested over allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Election Commission and BJP
The Election Commission and the BJP denied the allegations raised by the Opposition.
- Protest location
- Opposition leaders gathered in Connaught Place and proceeded to Rajghat.
- Protest duration
- The demonstrations were in their third consecutive day.
- Traffic advisory
- Commuters were warned of congestion on Rajghat-Kishan Ghat Road and adjoining stretches.
- Suggested alternatives
- JLN Marg, Minto Road and Ajmeri Gate.
- Restriction end time
- 10 pm on Thursday.
- Additional restrictions
- Buses, including DTC buses, and heavy goods vehicles faced restrictions at key points in the Rajghat area.