# CJP Tiranga March at Connaught Place > Delhi traffic curbs from 3 pm as 25,000 personnel prepare for CJP’s national flag march. - Title: CJP Tiranga March at Connaught Place · Financialexpress - Summary: Delhi traffic curbs from 3 pm as 25,000 personnel prepare for CJP’s national flag march. Delhi deploys 25,000 police to secure Connaught Place for CJP’s… - Keywords: cjp, lehra do tiranga, connaught place, delhi, traffic curbs, 25000 personnel, national flag, election commission, gyanesh kumar, sir revision, business, money - Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/india-news/cjp-protest-lehra-do-tiranga-march-today-at-connaught-place-delhi-16-oct-india-bloc-gyanesh-kumar-abhijeet-dipke/4362704 - Author: Sheenu Sharma - Published: 2026-10-16T03:47:29+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: cjp, lehra do tiranga, connaught place, delhi, traffic curbs, 25000 personnel, national flag, election commission, gyanesh kumar, sir revision, business, money ## CJP Tiranga March Today CJP has called for a gathering at Connaught Place’s Central Park at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16. > Tomorrow we are simply going to hoist the Tricolour. Our Tiranga is our pride, and hoisting the Tiranga is not a crime. ## Delhi Traffic Curbs Delhi Traffic Police warned of disruptions from 3 pm around Connaught Place as the march approaches. > In view of a proposed gathering at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, on October 16, traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 03:00 PM onwards. ## 25,000 Personnel Deployed More than 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel are being deployed across New Delhi and nearby areas. > More than 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel are being deployed in New Delhi and nearby areas as authorities prepare for the protest. ## Central Park Closed The New Delhi Municipal Council closed Central Park for two days to prevent unauthorized entry. > The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has closed Central Park to the public on October 16 and 17 for "administrative reasons". ## Security Measures Additional CCTV cameras and barricades are set up at Central Park and Rajiv Chowk Metro station. > Security arrangements include additional CCTV cameras at Central Park and Rajiv Chowk Metro station, barricades and personnel stationed at key locations. ## CJP’s Campaign CJP demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in voter rolls. > The CJP’s agitation began in Mumbai on October 2 and moved to Delhi on October 10. It has demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. ## Arrests of Activists Activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained after entering Jantar Mantar with national flags. > Friday’s mobilisation follows the detention of Das and Ranka after they entered Jantar Mantar on October 13 carrying the national flag and raised slogans demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. ## AAP Backs Gathering AAP urged its members and supporters to join the CJP’s national flag gathering. > The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has backed today’s gathering and urged its workers and supporters to participate. ## Delhi High Court Involvement Delhi High Court heard petitions about disruptions to business during the gathering. > Delhi Police assured the court that it would take all possible measures under the law to address the concerns. ## CJP’s Position CJP claims the arrests were an attempt to suppress its campaign for voting rights. > Dipke asked, "If we announce 100 places, will Narendra Modi shut down all 100 places?" ## Traffic Advisory Commuters are advised to use public transport and allow extra travel time due to traffic disruptions. > Commuters have been asked to allow extra travel time, use public transport wherever possible and follow instructions from traffic personnel. ## Key takeaway Delhi deploys 25,000 police to secure Connaught Place for CJP’s planned national flag gathering today amid traffic disruptions.