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Delhi traffic diversions to affect 30 locations from 6 am Saturday
Delhi Traffic Police has warned of diversions at 30 locations from 6 am on Saturday, October 10.
The measures are ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janata Party.
The party is protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
Police have denied permission for the gathering, while organisers say they intend to go ahead.
The affected routes include Dhaula Kuan, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and roads near Parliament Street.
Police say restrictions may be tightened or eased based on conditions on the ground.
Commuters, especially those travelling to airports, railway stations or bus terminals, are advised to plan ahead and check official traffic updates.
Delhi Traffic Police warned of diversions at 30 locations ahead of a planned Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The restrictions are due to take effect from 6 am, depending on the law and order situation.
Affected areas include Dhaula Kuan, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and the RML Hospital roundabout.
Police denied permission for the protest, while organisers said they intended to proceed.
The protest is against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and is linked to alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is organising the protest; Delhi Traffic Police issued the advisory.
- What
- Traffic diversions are planned at 30 locations. CJP plans to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- When
- October 10, from 6 am; restrictions depend on the prevailing law and order situation.
- Where
- Across 30 locations in Delhi, including routes near Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place and Parliament Street.
- Why
- CJP is demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
Delhi Police
Cockroach Janata Party organisers
Permission
Delhi Police
Police denied permission for the protest.
Cockroach Janata Party organisers
Organisers said they intended to proceed with the demonstration.
Protest
Delhi Police
Police cited the law and order situation in announcing traffic restrictions.
Cockroach Janata Party organisers
CJP plans to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demand his resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
law and order situation
according to the situation
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory warning of diversions at 30 locations on October 10.
Traffic restrictions are due to take effect, depending on the law and order situation.
- Affected locations
- 30
- Start time
- 6 am on October 10
- Protest venue
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Organiser
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Sources
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