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Delhi traffic restrictions continue amid protests calling for election chief’s removal
Traffic restrictions remained in force in parts of Delhi on Sunday, October 11, for a second day.
The Cockroach Janta Party and student groups are calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to be removed.
They have announced continued protests, including marches to Jantar Mantar.
Police placed several party leaders under preventive arrest and said they would be presented to an Executive Magistrate.
Barricades and traffic diversions affected central Delhi, including Connaught Place and areas around Jantar Mantar.
The restrictions may cause delays for people travelling to railway stations, bus terminals and the airport.
Traffic police said they would adjust or relax restrictions based on conditions and advised commuters to check official updates.
Stringent traffic restrictions remained in force across parts of Delhi on October 11 for a second consecutive day as protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal continued.
The Delhi Traffic Police imposed diversions from 6 a.m. around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place and other parts of central Delhi.
The Cockroach Janta Party said it would hold daily marches to Jantar Mantar until Kumar was removed.
Police said three CJP leaders had been placed under preventive arrest and would be produced before an Executive Magistrate.
Traffic police advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel and allow extra time for journeys.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party and student organisations, including the Students' Federation of India, called for protests; the Delhi Traffic Police imposed restrictions.
- What
- Traffic restrictions and diversions continued amid protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; restrictions began at 6 a.m. and were in force for a second consecutive day.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place and other areas of central Delhi.
- Why
- Protesters were demanding Kumar’s removal as Chief Election Commissioner.
Protest organisers
Delhi Police
Purpose of action
Protest organisers
The CJP said it would hold daily marches until Gyanesh Kumar was removed as Chief Election Commissioner.
Delhi Police
Police imposed traffic restrictions and placed CJP leaders under preventive arrest.
Public demonstrations
Protest organisers
SFI general secretary Srijan Bhattacharyya said students would hold peaceful demonstrations and use places where barricades stopped them as protest sites.
Delhi Police
Police maintained barricades and restrictions in several parts of Delhi.
marches to Jantar Mantar would be held daily until Mr. Kumar was removed as Chief Election Commissioner.
students would hold peaceful demonstrations and that places where police barricades stopped them would become their protest sites.
CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde said at a press conference that marches to Jantar Mantar would be held daily until Kumar was removed.
Traffic diversions came into force across several parts of Delhi.
Traffic restrictions continued for a second consecutive day, and police said three CJP leaders had been placed under preventive arrest.
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Gyanesh Kumar
- Protest organiser
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Traffic diversions began
- 6 a.m. on October 11, 2026
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar
- Leaders placed under preventive arrest
- Abhijeet Dipke, Mr. Ranka and Mr. Das
Sources
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