Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Delhi Issues Traffic Advisories for Protests and Supreme Court March
Delhi police warned that traffic could be redirected at 30 places because of planned protests and a march toward the Supreme Court.
Different advisories refer to October 11 or October 12, so the date depends on which day's notice they describe.
The affected areas include busy parts of New Delhi and Central Delhi.
Protesters and opposition leaders said they were raising concerns about election processes and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police said traffic arrangements could change as conditions developed.
People were asked to avoid trips they did not need to make and leave extra time for important journeys.
Reports said many Metro stations had been temporarily closed during security preparations.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said the gates and interchange facilities had reopened.
Northern Railway said trains would run normally on October 11.
A court hearing was also scheduled about a legal challenge to restrictions on Metro and train services.
Delhi Traffic Police announced possible diversions at 30 locations across New Delhi and Central Delhi, beginning at 6 a.m. on October 11 or October 12 depending on the advisory.
The advisories link the planned protests and march to opposition demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Commuters were advised to avoid non-essential travel, allow extra time for airport, railway station and ISBT journeys, and follow official traffic updates.
Reports say 45 Metro stations were closed for about 25 hours during security arrangements for the CJP protest; DMRC said all gates and interchange facilities reopened Saturday.
Northern Railway said services would run normally on October 11; a Supreme Court hearing was scheduled over a plea concerning Metro and train restrictions.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, commuters, protest organisers and opposition leaders; the advisories also concern Delhi Metro and railway passengers.
- What
- Police announced possible traffic diversions at 30 locations amid planned protests and an opposition march toward the Supreme Court.
- When
- The advisories refer to October 11 and October 12, 2026, with diversions scheduled from 6 a.m. on the date specified in each notice.
- Where
- New Delhi and Central Delhi, including areas around Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Mandi House and Patel Chowk.
- Why
- Authorities cited the prevailing law-and-order situation around protests concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Protest organisers and opposition
Authorities and court
Purpose of the protest
Protest organisers and opposition
Protest organisers and opposition leaders said the march and demonstrations were intended to raise concerns about alleged electoral-roll irregularities and seek action concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Authorities and court
Delhi Police denied permission for the CJP gathering, citing law-and-order concerns, and announced traffic and security measures.
Metro and train restrictions
Protest organisers and opposition
A plea before the Supreme Court alleged that restrictions violated a court direction against a complete prohibition on Metro and train services.
Authorities and court
Authorities imposed temporary Metro station closures as part of security arrangements; DMRC later said gates and interchange facilities had reopened. Northern Railway said October 11 services would run normally.
- Possible diversion locations
- 30 roads, intersections and surrounding stretches
- Scheduled start
- 6 a.m.; advisories cover October 11 or October 12, 2026
- Main affected areas
- New Delhi and Central Delhi
- Commuter guidance
- Avoid non-essential travel and allow extra time for airport, railway station and ISBT journeys
- Traffic updates
- Delhi Traffic Police helplines: 1095 and 011-25844444
- Metro closures reported
- 45 stations were closed for about 25 hours; DMRC said gates and interchange facilities had reopened
- Rail services
- Northern Railway said services would operate normally on October 11
Sources
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