Central Delhi Braces for Heavy Traffic as Two Major Events Set to Commence Today
On Wednesday, the traffic police issued two advisories cautioning about restrictions in the vicinity of Ramlila Maidan and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
A farmers’ mahapanchayat scheduled at Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi and an event featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium on Thursday are expected to lead to traffic congestion in various areas of the city. The Delhi traffic police have announced restrictions on movement along several roads surrounding these locations.
On Wednesday, the traffic police issued two advisories cautioning about restrictions around Ramlila Maidan and JLN Stadium due to the anticipated high turnout for the events. Police officers, informed about the situation, suggest that up to 15,000 farmers might attend the mahapanchayat, although the official limit is set at 5,000. Additionally, approximately 60,000 individuals are expected to join the gathering at JLN Stadium, where the Prime Minister is scheduled to address beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme and distribute loans to 100,000 street vendors, including 5,000 from Delhi, as stated on the PM’s official website.
As per the initial advisory, traffic regulation is planned from 6 am to 4 pm along Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Swami Vivekanand Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, Minto Road, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh flyover, Bhavbhuti Marg, Chaman Lal Marg, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Jai Singh Road, Sansad Marg, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Ashoka Road, Connaught Circus, and DDU Marg.
From 6 am onwards, diversions could be implemented at Delhi Gate, Mir Dard Chowk, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Guru Nanak Chowk, Kamla Market roundabout, Paharganj Chowk, and Jhandewalan roundabout. Additionally, diversions might be set up on Maharaja Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk, at the intersection of Barakhamba Road and Tolstoy Road, at the intersection of Janpath Road and Tolstoy Marg, and at the GPO roundabout.
The advisory urged commuters to kindly cooperate by considering alternative routes or bypassing the aforementioned roads, if feasible, and by opting for public transportation, particularly the Metro. It advised individuals to plan their travel arrangements accordingly.
The second advisory outlined traffic regulation from noon until 10 pm along Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Jor Bagh Road, Dayal Singh/CGO Road, DAVP Road/JLN Road, Scope Complex Road, Barapullah Elevated Road (Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu), Lala Lajpat Rai Marg /Lodhi Road intersection, JLN Road/ Bhishma Pitamah Marg intersection, Maharshi Raman Marg/ Lodhi Road/ Bhishma Pitamah Marg intersection, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Mathura Road, MGM (From Safdarjung to Sarai Kale Khan), Archbishop Marg, Maharshi Raman Marg, Max Muller Marg, Aurobindo Marg, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, Lodhi Road Flyover, Oberoi Flyover, and Aurobindo Marg intersection/Lodhi Road.
Farmers’ meet in Delhi
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the coalition of farmers’ unions leading the farmers’ protests in 2020-21, announced that it has obtained a no-objection certificate from the Delhi Police for organizing the mahapanchayat on Thursday. They also stated that arrangements for parking space, as well as basic amenities like drinking water, toilets, and ambulance services, will be facilitated with the assistance of the municipal administration of Delhi.
According to Delhi Police officials, they requested SKM to limit the number of attendees to 5,000, although they anticipate a turnout exceeding 15,000 individuals. “No tractors or trollies will be permitted at the event. The mahapanchayat is scheduled to commence at 11 am and conclude by 2 pm. Firearms are strictly prohibited, and there will be no rallies or demonstrations permitted. No individuals will be allowed to stay beyond the designated timeframe,” stated a senior police officer familiar with the situation, emphasizing the deployment of adequate personnel to ensure law and order around the venue.
Farmers from neighboring states will participate in the mahapanchayat, with many arriving by train. Buses and four-wheelers transporting farmers will display window stickers identifying them as vehicles associated with farmers, along with flags representing their respective organizations.
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