NEW DELHI: A prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is in force in New Delhi district ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday.The order has been imposed to ensure public safety, maintain public order and facilitate smooth traffic movement. Security has also been tightened in the national capital ahead of the proposed protest.Section 163 BNSS order in force in New DelhiUnder the prohibitory order, public meetings or assemblies of five or more persons, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas are prohibited without prior written permission.Shouting slogans or making speeches is also prohibited without prior written permission. The order further prohibits carrying firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks, brickbats or similar articles.Citizens, visitors and all stakeholders have been advised to strictly comply with the order and refrain from any unauthorised gathering or prohibited activity.Violation of the order shall invite legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and other applicable provisions of law.Atishi urges people to reach Jantar Mantar at 10 amEarlier, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and former Delhi chief minister Atishi on Thursday appealed to people to reach Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Friday, amid a proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the functioning of the Election Commission and its handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Atishi also posted on X, “Let’s go to Jantar Mantar 2 October 2026 10 AM.”In a video message, Atishi said, “When India became independent in 1947, the most important right we received was the right to vote. We could choose whose government would be formed, and we could choose our own representatives. But today, the BJP is trying to snatch that right away from us through Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. If the right to vote is in danger, it means our democracy is in danger. Therefore, I appeal to all of you to reach Jantar Mantar tomorrow, October 2nd, at 10:00 AM to protect your right to vote.“Traffic restrictions, diversions around Jantar MantarDelhi Traffic Police has also issued a traffic advisory for October 2, warning commuters of restrictions and regulated movement around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas.Traffic diversions and regulations will be in place around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, GPO, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road, Parliament Street and adjoining roads.Traffic from Connaught Place towards Patel Chowk will be diverted through alternate routes as directed by traffic personnel, while movement from Patel Chowk towards GPO will be regulated or diverted at appropriate points.Traffic movement on Tolstoy Marg will also be regulated or diverted, with commuters advised to avoid the stretch wherever possible. Movement on Jantar Mantar Road will be restricted or diverted, and motorists have been advised to use alternate routes.The traffic police has advised the public to avoid Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and adjoining roads wherever possible.
