2 hrs ago
Delhi Traffic Diversions Planned for Opposition March to Election Commission
Traffic was expected to be slower in parts of central Delhi on Tuesday, October 6.
The changes started at 8 am.
Several roads near Parliament and Jantar Mantar were affected.
Opposition lawmakers planned to march to the Election Commission.
They wanted to protest changes to the way voter lists are reviewed.
More than 3,000 police personnel were deployed in the district.
Drivers were told to avoid unnecessary trips in the area and expect delays.
Police also advised people to take the Metro or another form of public transport.
A separate truck fire was reported to have slowed traffic on Vande Mataram Marg.
Traffic diversions and restrictions began at 8 am Tuesday, October 6, across parts of central New Delhi.
Affected roads include the Connaught Place–Patel Chowk–Parliament Street corridor, Ashoka Road, Jantar Mantar Road and adjoining stretches.
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc planned to march to the Election Commission to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
More than 3,000 police personnel were deployed in New Delhi district, including near Parliament and Election Commission gates.
Commuters were advised to avoid non-essential travel, allow extra time and use the Metro or other public transport.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, commuters, more than 3,000 deployed police personnel, and opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc.
- What
- Traffic restrictions and diversions were arranged for a planned opposition march to the Election Commission.
- Where
- Central New Delhi, including Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and Jantar Mantar Road.
- When
- From 8 am on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Why
- The restrictions were arranged for the INDIA bloc opposition MPs’ planned march protesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition parties
Election Commission
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Opposition parties
Opposition parties are protesting the SIR exercise and raising concerns about its implementation.
Election Commission
The Election Commission rejected allegations of differences among its three members and said decisions about the exercise were taken unanimously.
Key facts
- Traffic arrangements began
- 8 am, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Affected areas
- Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road, Jantar Mantar Road and adjoining roads
- Planned march
- INDIA bloc opposition MPs planned to march to the Election Commission office
- Protest issue
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Police deployment
- More than 3,000 personnel, including 27 male and 4 female companies
- Commuter advice
- Avoid non-essential travel, allow extra time, use public transport and follow traffic personnel’s directions
- Additional disruption
- A separate truck fire was reported to have snarled traffic on Vande Mataram Marg
Sources
Related news
Delhi Traffic Curbs October 2 Near Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street
Delhi Metro Restricts Access at 11 Stations Before Protest
Hyderabad Police Divert Traffic for Congress Maha Dharna
Delhi Traffic Diversions Announced Ahead of BRICS Summit
Delhi Traffic Diversions Announced for BRICS Carcade Rehearsal
Delhi Traffic Curbs Tighten Ahead of BRICS Summit Movements
President Murmu to Attend AIIMS Bilaspur Convocation, Visit Atal Tunnel
Kashmiri Flavours Feature at Murmu’s Banquet for Swiss President
Security Tightened Ahead of INDIA Bloc March Over Voter Lists
Repeated VC Terms Raise Concerns Over Policy Stasis
