Delhi Tightens Security for Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony

Due to Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, Delhi Traffic Police has announced specific restrictions and diversions around Rashtrapati Bhawan. Advisory limits traffic on key roads from 2 pm to 11 pm, with a high-security presence to ensure law and order. Leaders from India's neighborhood will attend the event.

In light of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's scheduled swearing-in ceremony this evening, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory outlining special arrangements, traffic diversions, and restrictions around Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The advisory, released Sunday morning, restricts traffic movement on numerous key roads, including Sansad Marg, North Avenue Road, South Avenue Road, and several others, from 2 pm to 11 pm. Notably, pedestrian movement will remain unaffected.

'No vehicle will be permitted to halt or park on specified roads such as Imtiaz Khan Marg, Rakab Ganj Road, and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg,' according to the advisory, with parked vehicles subject to towing and owner prosecution.

Additionally, traffic will be diverted from various critical junctions such as Patel Chowk and Roundabout Gurudwara Rakab Ganj.

Travelers heading toward ISBT, Railway Stations, or Airports are advised to plan their journeys cautiously with ample time.

A senior police officer confirmed the deployment of nearly 1,100 traffic personnel, alongside over 2,500 police personnel and paramilitary staff, to ensure law and order. Prohibitory orders and a no-flying zone status have also been declared for parts of the capital through June 10.

Narendra Modi will be sworn in for his third consecutive term as prime minister at 7.15 pm at Rashtrapati Bhawan, an event expected to be attended by leaders from India's neighborhood and the Indian Ocean Region.

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