Authorities in New Delhi have shut entry and exit points at six metro stations and imposed traffic restrictions ahead of a fresh protest march.
The measures were introduced on Monday as opposition leaders prepared to march toward the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in India’s voter list revision process.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said restrictions would remain in place from 6:00 am until 4:00 pm.
The affected stations are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road. Interchange facilities remain available at these stations.
The Congress party planned to begin its march from the Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road area and move toward the Supreme Court.
The protest is focused on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition parties have accused election authorities of removing large numbers of legitimate voters from the rolls.
The Election Commission has rejected allegations of political bias and says the revision process is intended to remove deceased, relocated and untraceable voters. It also says wrongly deleted voters can apply for re-enrolment.
Delhi Traffic Police also warned commuters about possible diversions and delays across central parts of the capital.
Residents were advised to allow extra travel time and use alternative routes where possible.
Security has remained tight in Delhi after earlier demonstrations over the same issue.
On October 10, authorities closed dozens of metro stations, restricted mobile internet and deployed large numbers of police and paramilitary personnel ahead of another protest.
The latest restrictions highlight continuing political tension around India’s voter list revision process.
Further transport changes could be introduced depending on the size of the demonstration and the security situation.
