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Delhi sets traffic curbs for Nov 1 INDIA rally
The Hindu·
Delhi Traffic Police will restrict traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 1 for an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. Diversions may cover Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO and Ajmeri Gate. Organisers demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Delhi Congress formed 20 committees for venue and related work.
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What It Means For You
- Central Delhi drivers on November 1 face diversions between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. around Ramlila Maidan.
- Congestion is flagged on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Minto Road and Barakhamba Road.
- Police have permitted the gathering only within that daytime window.
What's Happening
- The INDIA bloc plans a November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan led in part by Rahul Gandhi.
- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said he will join the November 1 event in Delhi.
- CPI(M) MP John Brittas said people are expected to start arriving from the night of October 31.
What the Rally Is Demanding
- Organisers link the rally to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- They are calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Haryana Congress held meetings in Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat to plan state turnout.
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