Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Delhi Traffic Curbs for BJP Event Marking Modi Milestone
The Delhi BJP is holding a programme at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex on October 7.
It marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life; one report describes the milestone as 25 years as head of government.
BJP workers and supporters are expected to travel in processions to the venue.
Because of the event, police are controlling or diverting traffic on several nearby roads from 5 am to 1 pm.
Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road are closed to traffic from 6 am, depending on operational needs.
Police ask drivers to avoid the affected routes when possible.
Parking is not allowed on those roads, and vehicles left there may be towed.
Their owners may also be prosecuted.
Traffic restrictions around the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex run from 5 am to 1 pm on October 7.
Delhi BJP’s ‘Seva Jyoti’ programme marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, described in one report as 25 years as head of government.
Traffic may be regulated or diverted on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, Ring Road, IP Marg and Vikas Marg, among other stretches.
Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road are closed to traffic from 6 am, subject to operational requirements.
Commuters are advised to avoid affected roads; parking is prohibited, and illegally parked vehicles may be towed and their owners prosecuted.
- Who
- The Delhi BJP is holding the programme; Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the subject of the milestone. BJP leaders, workers and supporters are expected to attend.
- What
- Traffic restrictions and diversions are in effect around a BJP ‘Seva Jyoti’ programme marking Modi’s 25 years in public life.
- When
- October 7, from 5 am to 1 pm; Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road are closed from 6 am, subject to operational requirements.
- Where
- Around the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex and on affected roads in Delhi, including Ring Road, JLN Marg, IP Marg and Vikas Marg.
- Why
- Processions of BJP workers and supporters are converging on the venue, and a large number of participants and vehicles are expected.
Event organisers and attendees
Commuters and traffic authorities
Road access and travel
Event organisers and attendees
BJP workers and supporters are expected to converge on the stadium for the programme, with party leaders also expected to attend.
Commuters and traffic authorities
Traffic police say roads may be regulated or diverted, advise commuters to avoid affected routes, and prohibit parking on affected stretches.
- Event
- Delhi BJP’s ‘Seva Jyoti’ programme
- Occasion
- Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life; one report describes it as 25 years as head of government
- Date and restriction period
- October 7, 5 am to 1 pm
- Venue
- Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex
- Road closures
- No traffic on Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road from 6 am, subject to operational requirements
- Traffic advice
- Avoid Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, IP Marg, Vikas Marg, JLN Marg, Ring Road and Salimgarh Bypass where possible
- Parking enforcement
- Parking prohibited on affected stretches; vehicles may be towed and owners prosecuted
- Expected attendees
- BJP workers and supporters, Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, MPs, MLAs and party office-bearers
