Delhi protest: Traffic normal on key routes from AIIMS to ITO, 45 metro stations shut

• Traffic is normal on several key routes as CJP protests at Jantar Mantar.
• AIIMS to Safdarjung Tomb, Dhaka Kuan, ITO and the Noida border are reported open.
• 45 metro stations are likely to stay shut till 10 pm for security reasons.
• Police had warned of diversions on 30 routes from 6 am on October 10.
• CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Traffic is running normally on many major Delhi routes as CJP protests at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Traffic Police has released a list of open areas.

Where traffic is normal

Traffic is reported normal from AIIMS to Safdarjung Tomb along Aurobindo Marg, at the Dhaka Kuan loop, at ITO and at the Noida border. The Ring Road from Sarai Kale Khan to ITO, the area in front of the Red Fort and the Rangpuri flyover on NH-48 are also open.

Anand Vihar ISBT and Kashmere Gate ISBT are open too. Traffic is moving at Ghazipur, Chilla and the Kalindi Kunj border. Movement is open in both directions at the Kalindi Kunj border.

Police had warned of diversions on 30 routes from 6 am on October 10. Police have said diversions will be enforced if needed. Affected points include Shankar Road Roundabout-Vande Mataram 'T' Point, Dhaka Kuan flyover, Jhandewalan Roundabout, Panchkuian Roundabout and Mandi House Roundabout.

Metro stations shut

45 Delhi Metro stations have been closed from 9 pm on Friday for security reasons. They are expected to remain shut till 10 pm on October 10.

Security agencies will review the situation and issue further updates.

What the protest is about

The CJP protest is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition is against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.

CJP alleges that a large number of voters were removed from the list during the SIR process. Earlier on Saturday, Delhi Police detained top CJP leaders.

What next

The situation may change depending on the protest and security arrangements. Commuters should check the latest Delhi Traffic Police updates before leaving home.