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Delhi Traffic Diversions Continue as CJP Protest Plans Persist
Traffic may be slower in parts of central Delhi on Sunday.
Police listed 30 places where they may redirect vehicles, starting at 6 am.
The changes are connected to a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party about Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police did not permit the gathering, and the traffic rules may change depending on what happens.
Officials advised people to avoid unnecessary trips and allow extra time for travel.
Metro station gates, which had been closed for about 25 hours, reopened on Saturday.
Northern Railway said trains would follow their normal schedule on Sunday.
The Supreme Court was due to consider a case about restrictions on Metro and train services.
Delhi Traffic Police announced possible restrictions at 30 intersections and road stretches from 6 am on October 11.
The restrictions relate to a planned CJP protest at Jantar Mantar seeking the removal or resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police denied permission for the gathering, citing law-and-order concerns; protest organisers said demonstrations would continue.
Delhi Metro reopened all station entry and exit gates on Saturday after around 45 stations were closed for about 25 hours.
Northern Railway said trains would run normally on October 11, while the Supreme Court was scheduled to hear a plea concerning Metro and train restrictions.
- Who
- Delhi commuters, Delhi Traffic Police, the Cockroach Janta Party, and student organisations including the Students’ Federation of India.
- What
- Traffic diversions were announced at 30 locations amid a planned protest; Metro gates reopened, and normal train services were announced for October 11.
- Where
- Central and New Delhi, including routes around Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; traffic restrictions began at 6 am.
- Why
- Authorities made traffic and security arrangements in response to the planned CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Protest organisers
Authorities
Protest plans and permission
Protest organisers
CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde said marches to Jantar Mantar would continue until Gyanesh Kumar was removed; SFI general secretary Srijan Bhattacharyya said students would demonstrate peacefully.
Authorities
Delhi Police denied permission for the planned gathering, citing law-and-order concerns, and authorities prepared traffic and security arrangements.
Metro and train restrictions
Protest organisers
A plea before the Supreme Court alleged that the Metro restrictions violated a court direction against a complete prohibition on Metro and train services.
Authorities
Metro station gates had been closed as part of security arrangements; DMRC later reopened all station gates and interchange facilities. Northern Railway said October 11 train services would operate normally.
Key facts
- Traffic restriction start
- 6 am on October 11, 2026
- Locations listed
- 30 intersections and road stretches
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest demand
- Removal or resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Metro disruption
- 45 stations were closed for around 25 hours; gates reopened Saturday
- Rail service
- Northern Railway said services would run normally on October 11
- Traffic helplines
- 1095 and 011-25844444
Quotes
Srijan Bhattacharyya
General secretary of the Students’ Federation of India
“Places where we are stopped by police barricades will become our protest sites.”
financialexpress.com
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The organization operating the Delhi Metro.
“The entry and exit gates of all Metro Stations of the Delhi Metro network are now open. The interchange facility at all the concerned Metro stations is also available.”
republicworld.com
Sources
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