Delhi Commuters Alert: Traffic Diversions At 30 Key Points On Sunday Amid CJP’s Fresh Protest Call

Traffic restrictions will continue for a second consecutive day in the national capital on Sunday amid law and order concerns surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) fresh protest call demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to a traffic advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police late Saturday, diversions may be implemented at 30 key points across the city from 6 am, depending on the prevailing situation. Commuters have been advised to anticipate delays, particularly in central Delhi, where traffic movement could be affected around major roads, intersections and areas near the proposed protest venue.

The traffic police advisory identified areas around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House and Patel Chowk among the locations where movement could be affected. The restrictions are intended to manage traffic and maintain public order as authorities prepare for the possibility of demonstrations and protest marches. The extent of the diversions will depend on the situation on the ground, meaning commuters may encounter changes in traffic movement at short notice. Motorists travelling through central Delhi have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and remain alert to instructions issued by traffic personnel.

The latest restrictions follow a fresh protest call by the CJP, which has demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde said marches to Jantar Mantar would be held daily until Kumar was removed from the post. The announcement signals the possibility of continued demonstrations in the capital, prompting authorities to prepare for potential gatherings and their impact on traffic movement. Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site in central Delhi, has frequently been used for demonstrations on political and public issues, making traffic management in the surrounding areas an important consideration during large gatherings.

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The CJP's protest call has also received support from prominent student organisations, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI), according to the information provided. The groups have indicated that their demonstrations would continue until their demands are met. Such protests can lead to temporary road closures, diversions and congestion, particularly when marches move through busy parts of the city. However, the precise routes of the proposed marches, the expected number of participants and the duration of any restrictions were not specified in the available advisory details. The traffic police are expected to assess the situation and implement measures as required to minimise disruption.

For commuters, the main areas of concern on Sunday are likely to be the roads connecting Jantar Mantar with Connaught Place, Mandi House and Patel Chowk, as well as other intersections covered by the advisory. People travelling to offices, railway stations, hospitals or other destinations in central Delhi should allow additional time for their journeys and check official traffic updates before setting out. Public transport users should also remain attentive to any changes in access around affected roads. Since the restrictions are dependent on the prevailing law and order situation, traffic arrangements may change throughout the day as police respond to developments around the protest sites.

The Delhi Traffic Police's advisory comes as the CJP prepares to continue its campaign seeking Kumar's removal from the chief election commissioner's post. With the party's leader indicating that marches to Jantar Mantar would take place daily until the demand is addressed, further traffic management measures may be necessary in the coming days if demonstrations continue. For Sunday, the restrictions are scheduled to begin at 6 am, with diversions potentially affecting 30 key points across the capital. Commuters should follow instructions from traffic personnel and consult official Delhi Traffic Police updates for the latest information on road closures, alternative routes and movement restrictions before travelling through central Delhi.

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