New Delhi: Traffic movement across central Delhi is likely to be affected on Nov 1 when a large gathering is expected at Ramlila Maidan for a Congress-led Opposition rally.
The Opposition has demanded the resignation of chief election commission er Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Election Commission of facilitating what it calls a “vote chori”, or vote theft. K Ramesh, DCP, central traffic range, said, “Additional personnel would be deployed alongside existing staff to guide people towards designated parking facilities and ensure smooth traffic movement. The rally is part of the Congress-led INDIA bloc’s campaign against alleged irregularities in the electoral process, particularly the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress leaders have described the gathering as a major show of strength, with party units mobilising supporters from across the country. Separate passageway (will be made) before LNJP Hospital for movement of emergency vehicles. Parking facilities have been identified at select locations, including the railway parking area opposite LNJP Hospital, DMRC parking lots and Rajghat. Special arrangements have also been made at key intersections to prevent vehicles from being parked indiscriminately or adding to congestion.”