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CJP Protest on October 11: Delhi Traffic Advisory and Diversions
- •Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party march to Jantar Mantar on Sunday.
- •Traffic diversions and restrictions are in effect from 6 am, impacting travel across New Delhi and Central Delhi.
- •Commuters heading to railway stations, ISBTs, and the airport are advised to plan extra travel time.
- •Key affected routes include Shankar Road, Dhaula Kuan, Jhandewalan, Mandi House, Connaught Place, and Ring Road intersections.
- •Security has been intensified with heavy police deployment and barricades at sensitive locations across the capital.
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Traffic movement is impacted across numerous critical intersections and stretches in New Delhi and Central Delhi, including Dhaula Kuan Flyover, Minto Road, Mandi House, Connaught Place, and RML Hospital. The Delhi Traffic Police implemented dynamic traffic restrictions starting at 6 am on Sunday, October 11, advising commuters to plan alternate routes and avoid central areas.
The CJP protest centers on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revisions and alleged vote theft. Following police crackdowns and the detention of several key leaders on Saturday, CJP leader Ajinky Shinde announced a renewed demonstration at Jantar Mantar starting Sunday morning.
The Supreme Court scheduled a special hearing on Sunday to address a contempt petition alleging that authorities violated an October 9 order by keeping metro stations closed and suspending train services. Filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, the petition seeks action against top officials for allegedly disobeying court directives regarding public transport operations during the demonstrations.
