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Traffic restrictions will be imposed in parts of Delhi from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 1 in the wake of the India block demonstration at Ramlila Maidan, police said.

The Congress-led INDIA bloc has planned a mega rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls at Ramlila Majdan on November 1.

Multiple parties extended support for the planned assembly on November 1, including parties from southern states. Chief Ministers and Congress leaders from various states are also expected to attend the rally.

Complete traffic consultancy in Delhi

In a post on X, the Delhi Traffic Police said, “Due to the proposed rally at Ramleela Ground on November 1, 2026, traffic movement may be regulated and diversions may be implemented in parts of Central Delhi from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.”

In West Delhi too, they will be on Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in view of the proposed padyatra from Hari Nagar DTC depot on Jail Road to Tilak Nagar Metro station, police told PTI.

Commuters were advised to plan their journeys in advance, follow prescribed diversions and co-operate with transport staff. “Motorists are asked to avoid the affected routes, use public transport, preferably the metro, and follow traffic instructions,” police said, adding: “Avoid roadside parking and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.”

Here are all the diversion points, bus and rail routes you need to follow today:

1. Points of diversion

Traffic diversions will be enforced at key intersections in central Delhi, including:

Netaji Subhash Marg T-Point

Ranjeet Singh Flyover on Barakhamba Road

Bhavbhuti Marg-DDU Marg Red Light

2. Roads likely to be affected:

Commuters are likely to face traffic jams on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg between ITO and Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg between Rajghat and Ajmeri Gate, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Minto Road, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road and Barakhamba Road as well as stretches around Kamla Market and Hamdard Chowk.

Traffic may be affected on the following sections and adjacent areas:

BSZ Marg (ITO to Delhi Gate)

JLN Marg (Rajghat to Delhi Gate, Guru Nanak Chowk to Ajmeri Gate)

Aruna Asaf Ali Road (Ajmeri Gate to Hamdard Chowk to Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate)

Minto Road-Kamla Market Roundabout-Hamdard Chowk

Flight of Ranjeet Singh to Turkman Gate

DBG Road (Jhandewalan Roundabout towards Ajmeri Gate Chowk)

Barakhamba Road towards Mandi House roundabout on Sikandra Road

Minto Road towards Bhavbhuti Marg

3. Regulated traffic movement

Vehicle movement will remain regulated on the following sections and will be permitted depending on prevailing traffic conditions and operational requirements:

> Guru Nanak Chowk Roundabout to Kamla Market

> Kamla Market Roundabout to Hamdarda Chowk

> Hamdard Chowk to Turkman Gate

> Turkman Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk

Separate passage for emergency vehicles will be provided near Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. Parking arrangements have been made at the railway parking lot opposite the hospital, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Rajghat parking lots, he said.

4. Restrictions for DTC buses

Movement of DTC buses will be regulated on the following roads and allowed depending on the prevailing traffic conditions:

> Rajghat to JLN Marg (whole stretch)

5. Passengers at New Delhi Railway Station:

Those approaching the station from DBG Road can take Chelmsford Road, Connaught Place’s Outer Circle, Minto Road and Bhavbhuti Marg.

Commuters from East Delhi can use ITO, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg and Bhavbhuti Marg to reach Ajmeri Gate station side.

In case of disruption at DDU Marg, passengers can take alternate route via ITO Red Light → W-Point → Sikandra Road Connaught Place Paharganj Chelmsford Road → New Delhi Railway Station.

Passengers are advised to plan their journey in advance and allow enough time to reach the station.

6. Notice for commuters:

> Avoid unnecessary travel to Astha Kunj Park, Nehru Place and adjacent roads during the program.

> Use alternative routes whenever possible to avoid congestion.

> Avoid roadside and unauthorized parking near the venue.

> Follow road signs, detours and instructions issued by traffic personnel.

> Plan your trip in advance and leave extra time.

Real-time updates

The traffic police said real-time updates and assistance will be linked to the Delhi Traffic Police through the following channels:

FACEBOOK:

PLATFORM X:

INSTAGRAM:

HELP LINE NO.: 1095 / 011-25844444

Traffic curbs in West Delhi for November 1 padyatra

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place in some parts of West Delhi from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday in view of the proposed padyatra from Hari Nagar DTC depot on Jail Road to Tilak Nagar metro station, police said.

A large gathering is expected at the site, which may affect traffic on adjacent roads, the Delhi Traffic Police said in a notification.

Both the Jail Road between Lajwanti Chowk and Tilak Nagar may be closed during the padyatra depending on the traffic situation.

Commuters heading towards Najafgarh Road and Tilak Nagar from Hari Nagar via Jail Road have been advised to take the Sewa Marg route via Lajwanti Chowk, Sagarpur ‘T’ Point and Pankha Road.

Those heading from Hari Nagar towards Najafgarh Road and Rajouri Garden have been advised to take Mayapuri Road from Lajwanti Chowk.

Traffic is also likely to be affected on Jail Road between Lajwanti Chowk, including the flyover, and Tilak Nagar, Lal Sai Marg between Dilli Haat and Hari Nagar Road and the stretch from Hari Nagar to Ghanta Ghar and Hari Nagar DTC depot.