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Delhi Traffic Police Enforce Restrictions Near Chandni Chowk for Expected 10,000‑Person Rally

By HT News Desk

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in effect in central Delhi on Wednesday, October 28, from 3 pm to 5 pm for a rally that is expected to attract about 10,000 participants. The rally will run from Gauri Shankar Mandir to Town Hall in Chandni Chowk. According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, restrictions will remain in force from 3 pm to 5 pm, depending on prevailing traffic conditions and security requirements. Commuters are advised to avoid the Red Fort stretch where possible and to plan their journeys in advance. Traffic movement on Netaji Subhash Marg and Nishad Raj Marg will also be restricted or regulated during the period.

Six diversion points have been identified for the 3‑to‑5 pm window: Chatta Rail Chowk, under Hanuman Setu, Raja Ram Kohli Marg, T‑Point on Subhash Marg, Delhi Gate and Shanti Van Chowk. Buses travelling from Delhi Gate and Darya Ganj toward Lal Qila will be diverted toward Rajghat. Buses coming from ISBT toward Netaji Subhash Marg will be diverted at Chatta Rail Chowk as required.

The advisory lists six paid parking facilities for commuters and visitors: ASI Parking at Madhav Das Park (2‑A Parking), Tikona Park Parking Space (No. 3 Parking), Sunehari Masjid Parking (T‑5 Parking), Parade Ground Parking, Dangal Maidan Parking and Omaxe Mall Parking.

The Delhi Traffic Police urges commuters and visitors to follow traffic rules and instructions issued by personnel deployed in the area. People are also advised to use public transport and avoid private vehicles where possible to minimise congestion around the venue. Public cooperation is deemed essential to ensure safety and smooth traffic movement during the proposed rally.

For updates, commuters can check the Delhi Traffic Police website (http://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in) or contact the traffic helpline at 1095 / 011‑25844444. The police also provide a WhatsApp number (8750871493) and maintain social media pages on Facebook, X and Instagram.