Delhi traffic alert: Diversions at 30 spots for CJP protest on Oct 10

Published : Oct 09, 2026, 11:01 PM IST
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Synopsis

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory warning of disruptions and diversions at 30 locations across the city on October 10 due to a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys.

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory warning of possible disruptions and diversions at 30 locations across the national capital on October 10 in view of the law and order situation ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 am on Saturday, depending on the prevailing situation. Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow additional travel time and avoid non-essential travel, particularly while travelling towards railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) and the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi.

Key Routes and Locations Affected

The traffic restrictions may affect vehicular movement around several key locations, including Shankar Road-Vande Mataram 'T' Point, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, Jhandewalan, Panchkuian, Mandi House, Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Guru Nanak Chowk, Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar Road, among others.

Other locations where traffic movement may be affected include Lodhi Road Flyover, Neela Gumbad, Samrat Hotel roundabout, Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg crossing, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh Flyover, Windsor Palace roundabout, Rail Bhawan roundabout, Patel Chowk and RML Hospital roundabout.

Police Advice and Live Updates

The Delhi Traffic Police said that traffic management measures would remain dynamic and could be relaxed or regulated depending on real-time assessments of the situation on the ground. Commuters have been advised to remain alert and follow traffic instructions issued by the authorities to minimise inconvenience during their journeys.

The police have also urged commuters to monitor the Delhi Traffic Police's official website and social media platforms for live updates, alternative routes and traffic alerts. For assistance and information regarding traffic-related issues, commuters can contact the traffic police helpline at 1095 or 011-25844444.

Reason for the Protest

The advisory comes amid heightened security arrangements in the national capital ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar on October 10 over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The party has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. (ANI)

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