Delhi has been placed under extensive security arrangements ahead of the INDIA bloc's ‘Chalo Dilli’ protest rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Around 10,000 security personnel, 250 CCTV cameras and barricades at key locations are part of the arrangements to manage the expected gathering and maintain law and order in the national capital.
According to the security plan, approximately 3,000 Delhi Police personnel and 7,000 paramilitary personnel will be deployed along the proposed march route and around Ramlila Maidan. Another 10 companies of security forces have been kept on standby to deal with any emergency.
The surveillance arrangements include nearly 250 high-definition, AI-enabled CCTV cameras connected to a central control room. Police will also use drones, body-worn cameras and anti-riot equipment to monitor the gathering.
Ramlila Maidan has been divided into eight regions, further subdivided into 14 security zones. Each region will be supervised by senior police officers, including Deputy Commissioners of Police and Additional DCPs. Special arrangements have also been made for the emergency evacuation of senior political leaders.
March permission remains a key issue
The proposed march is scheduled to begin around noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction and proceed towards Ramlila Maidan. However, police officials have clarified that no separate permission was sought or granted for the procession. Permission has been given for the rally at Ramlila Maidan between 10 am and 5 pm, subject to certain conditions.
Police have said they are coordinating with the organisers to facilitate the procession while maintaining security.
Traffic restrictions across central Delhi
The Delhi Traffic Police has announced restrictions and diversions between 10 am and 5 pm. Several important roads, including Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Minto Road, Aruna Asaf Ali Road and Barakhamba Road, are expected to experience traffic disruptions.
Barricades will be installed at key junctions, while emergency routes will remain available for ambulances and essential services. Commuters have been advised to avoid affected stretches and use the Delhi Metro wherever possible.
The INDIA bloc is protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The BJP, however, has criticised the opposition's campaign, describing it as an attack on constitutional institutions. The ruling party has rejected the opposition's allegations.
With extensive security measures in place, the November 1 demonstration is expected to be a major political gathering in the national capital.
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