Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of ‘Kisan Garjana’ rally

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the “Kisan Garjana” rally at Ramleela Ground. Bhartiya Kishan Sangh, the farmer organization will be holding its “Kisan Garjana’ rally in New Delhi which will be affecting traffic in the national capital. The traffic restrictions, diversions, and regulations have already been put in the place […]

by Jasleen Kaur Gulati - December 19, 2022, 11:59 am

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the “Kisan Garjana” rally at Ramleela Ground. Bhartiya Kishan Sangh, the farmer organization will be holding its “Kisan Garjana’ rally in New Delhi which will be affecting traffic in the national capital.

The traffic restrictions, diversions, and regulations have already been put in the place in the view of the rally. Heavy traffic jam is expected on Monday due to the huge crowd in the rally. As per the organizers, around S0-35,000 peoples are likely to participate through 700-800 buses and 3500-4000 private vehicles.

Taking to Twitter, Delhi Traffic Police said, “Traffic Advisory On the occasion of Kisan Garjana Rally, being organised at Ramleela Ground on 19.12.22, elaborate traffic arrangements have been made. Citizens are advised to plan their commute accordingly.”
As per the advisory, the restrictions, regulations and diversions will be imposed on Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk; from Minto Road R/L to R/A Kamla Mkt, Vivekanand Marg; JLN Marg (Delhi gate to Guru Nanak Chowk); R/A Kamla Market to Guru Nanak Chowk; Chaman Lal Marg; Ajmeri Gate towards Asaf Ali Road and Paharganj Chowk and R/A Jandewalan, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road to Ajmeri Gate.

The Traffic Police further said that the diversion points are Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Marg, Mirdard Chowk; Minto Road R/L; Ajmari Gate; Chaman Lal Marg; Delhi Gate, JLN Marg; R/A Kamala Mkt. to Hamdard Chowk; Bhavbhuti Marg and Paharganj Chowk. Asking commuters to plan their journey accordingly, the Traffic Police issued a few instructions for the general public and advised to avoid mentioned roads or stretches.
The Police said that the commuters going to New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway, Nizamuddin Railway Station and ISBT should leave with sufficient time at hand to accommodate possible delays on the route.  

The traffic police also urged citizens to maximise use of public transport on the rally day to avoid congestion on roads. The citizens have also been asked to report any kind of unattended article or any unidentified person immediately.