Security tightened, traffic curbs in Chandni Chowk ahead of BJP’s ‘Save Democracy’ march in Delhi

Delhi Police personnel opposite Red Fort near Chandni Chowk in New Delhi. File photo | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Security arrangements are put in place in view of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ foot march in north Delhi’s Chandni Chowk on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), which is likely to see 10,000 to 12,000 participants, as per the Delhi Traffic Police.Traffic restrictions and diversions are likely between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., the city traffic police said in an advisory.BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra are expected to lead the march, with other senior party leaders also likely to attend. The march is expected to begin at Shri Jain Lal Mandir near the Red Fort around 4.30 p.m. and conclude at Town Hall Chowk in Chandni Chowk.Permission for the march was sought 10 days in advance, in accordance with the prescribed norms, and has been granted, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Niharika Bhatt."लोकतंत्र बचाओ, अराजकता हटाओ" पदयात्रा 📅 दिनांक: 28 अक्टूबर 2026 ⏰ समय: शाम 4:30 बजे 📍 प्रारंभ: श्री जैन लाल मंदिर, लाल किला, चांदनी चौक 📍 समापन: टाउन हॉल चौक, चांदनी चौक इस पदयात्रा का नेतृत्व भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री नितिन नवीन जी करेंगे। इस अवसर पर दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती रेखा गुप्ता जी व दिल्ली भाजपा अध्यक्ष श्री हर्ष मल्होत्रा जी एवं वरिष्ठ नेतागण भी उपस्थित रहेंगे। आइए, अपने इस जनसंकल्प को शक्ति दें और लोकतंत्र के प्रति अपनी आस्था को जन-जन तक पहुँचाएँ। #लोकतंत्र_बचाओ_अराजकता_हटाओ— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) October 27, 2026Around 500 security personnel, including personnel from the North district police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), are being deployed along the route to maintain law and order and manage the expected gathering, Ms. Bhatt said.In its traffic advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said restrictions and diversions could be enforced depending on prevailing traffic conditions and security requirements. Commuters have been advised to avoid the Red Fort stretch, particularly Netaji Subhash Marg and Nishad Raj Marg, wherever possible, and plan their journeys in advance.In connection with the proposed rally at Chandni Chowk on 28.10.2026, traffic restrictions and diversions may be in place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Commuters are advised to avoid the Red Fort stretch, plan their journeys in advance, use public transport and follow traffic personnel's instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS * Motorists are requested to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area. Please follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion. * For real-time updates and assistance, connect with Delhi Traffic Police through the following channels: WEBSITE: https://t.co/8CZTflQ8x7 FACEBOOK: https://t.co/XMFa7Ld8gD PLATFORM X: https://t.co/hro9F9Bmge INSTAGRAM: https://t.co/aL9StmHNJn WHATSAPP: 8750871493 HELPLINE NOS.: 1095 / 011-25844444 #DPTrafficAdvisory #DTPUpdates— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 27, 2026Buses travelling from Delhi Gate and Daryaganj towards the Red Fort may be diverted towards Rajghat, while buses coming from the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) towards Netaji Subhash Marg may be diverted at Chatta Rail Chowk, as required.Traffic diversions may be implemented at Chatta Rail Chowk, under Hanuman Setu, Raja Ram Kohli Marg, T-point on Subhash Marg, Delhi Gate and Shanti Van Chowk between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.Commuters have been advised to use public transport wherever possible and follow the instructions of traffic personnel to ensure smooth movement. Published - October 28, 2026 11:17 am IST