New Delhi: Traffic may be regulated and diversions introduced across parts of Central Delhi from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday, November 1, for a proposed rally at Ramleela Ground, Delhi Traffic Police has said. A large gathering is expected around the venue.
The rally is being planned by the INDIA alliance, with police stepping up security preparations around the ground. The traffic advisory provides for diversions as required by conditions on the ground; it does not announce a blanket closure of all the listed roads.
In view of the proposed rally at Ramleela Ground on 1st November 2026, traffic movement may be regulated and diversions implemented in parts of Central Delhi from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, follow prescribed diversions and cooperate with traffic personnel. Passengers travelling to New Delhi Railway Station are requested to follow the suggested alternative routes.
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 31, 2026
Roads likely to be affected include BSZ Marg between ITO and Delhi Gate; JLN Marg from Rajghat through Delhi Gate and Guru Nanak Chowk to Ajmeri Gate; Aruna Asaf Ali Road from Ajmeri Gate through Hamdard Chowk and Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate; and Minto Road through Kamla Market Roundabout to Hamdard Chowk.
The advisory also lists Ranjeet Singh Flyover towards Turkman Gate; DBG Road from Jhandewalan Roundabout towards Ajmeri Gate Chowk; W-Point on BSZ Marg; Barakhamba Road towards Mandi House Roundabout and Sikandra Road; KG Marg–Firoz Shah Road; Chelmsford Road; and Minto Road towards Bhavbhuti Marg.
Diversions may be introduced at Netaji Subhash Marg T-Point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-Point, Ajmeri Gate Red Light, Ranjeet Singh Flyover at Barakhamba Road, Bhavbhuti Marg–DDU Marg Red Light, Jhandewalan Roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk. Movement between Guru Nanak Chowk, Kamla Market Roundabout, Hamdard Chowk and Turkman Gate will be regulated, with passage depending on traffic and operational requirements.
DTC bus movement on BSZ Marg, the Rajghat–JLN Marg stretch, DBG Road and Minto Road will also be regulated and permitted according to prevailing traffic conditions. Motorists have been advised to use public transport, preferably the Metro, and follow directions from traffic personnel.
Passengers heading to New Delhi Railway Station from the DBG Road side have been advised to take Chelmsford Road, the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, Minto Road and Bhavbhuti Marg. Those coming from East Delhi should travel via ITO, DDU Marg and Bhavbhuti Marg to reach the Ajmeri Gate side of the station.
If movement on DDU Marg is interrupted, the suggested alternative is ITO Red Light, W-Point, Sikandra Road, Connaught Place, Paharganj and Chelmsford Road to New Delhi Railway Station. Passengers should plan ahead and allow additional travel time.
Police have asked commuters to avoid roadside and unauthorised parking, keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and follow prescribed diversions. Assistance is available on the traffic helplines 1095 and 011-25844444, and WhatsApp number 8750871493.
