Traffic movement is likely to be affected in parts of central Delhi on Monday due to the 'Kisan Garjana' rally at the Ramleela Ground, police said.
The rally is being organised by the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), from 11 am to 6 pm to seek various relief measures to improve the condition of farmers.
The BKS enouraged farmers to join the rally through a letter, The Siasat Daily reports. They demand that farmers get remunerative price on the basis of the crops and that GST on agricultural inputs get scrapped. They also ask for an increase in proportion in the Kisan Samman Nidhi and for the withdrawal of permission for GM crops.
"Even after 75 years of Independence, farmers are still waiting to see when they will get justice," the letter adds.
According to an advisory by the Delhi Police, around 50,000 to 55,000 people are likely to arrive at the ground in 700 to 800 buses, and 3,500 to 4,000 private vehicles.
The diversion points are Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Marg, Mirdard Chowk, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate, Chaman Lal Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, roundabout Kamala Market to Hamdard Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg and Paharganj Chowk, it said.
According to the advisory, traffic restrictions, regulations or diversion may be imposed on Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk, from Minto Road to roundabout Kamla Market, Vivekanand Marg, JLN Marg (Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk).
Commuters going to New Delhi, Old Delhi, and Nizamuddin Railway Stations and Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) could encounter delays and should plan their travel accordingly, the advisory said.
Delhi Police on Sunday had issued a traffic advisory ahead of the rally.
They advised citizens to avail of public transportation to help decongest roads and park vehicles only at designated parking lots.
Avoid roadside parking as it causes hindrance to normal flow traffic, the advisory said.
(Edited by : Ayushi Agarwal)
First Published: Dec 19, 2022 10:43 AM IST
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