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Politics
Delhi Protest at Jantar Mantar Triggers Traffic Curbs and Route Diversions
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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A protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar today has prompted authorities to impose traffic curbs and announce diversions along affected routes.
A protest has taken place at the historic Jantar Mantar observatory in Delhi today.
In response, traffic authorities announced curbs on the main roads surrounding the monument and set up diversions to keep commuters moving.
Affected routes include the stretch from Rajpath to Lajpat Nagar and the road leading to the Parliament complex, according to the traffic department.
Commuters are advised to follow the posted signs and use alternate routes such as the Ring Road or the Delhi Ring Road.
The protest is part of a larger political demonstration, but authorities have not yet released details on the demands of the participants.
In response, traffic authorities announced curbs on the main roads surrounding the monument and set up diversions to keep commuters moving.
Affected routes include the stretch from Rajpath to Lajpat Nagar and the road leading to the Parliament complex, according to the traffic department.
Commuters are advised to follow the posted signs and use alternate routes such as the Ring Road or the Delhi Ring Road.
The protest is part of a larger political demonstration, but authorities have not yet released details on the demands of the participants.