The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold its 'Maha Rally' on Sunday against the Centre's ordinance on control of services in the national capital. Over one lakh people are expected to attend the event to be held at Ramlila Maidan.
AAP national convenor and Delhi chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal will address the Maha-Rally around 12 noon, a statement by AAP read.
AAP's Delhi state convenor and cabinet minister Gopal Rai, who reviewed preparations for the rally, had said the event will be a forceful demonstration of the party's commitment to fighting for justice and the rights of the people. "The people of Delhi have undeniably declared that they have given the responsibility of running Delhi to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, but the Modi government at the Centre has not been able to tolerate this," he said.
The party had carried out door-to-door campaigns across Delhi on the issue and have fanned out all over the 2000 Mandals in the national capital.
Security tightened
Elaborate security measures have been put in place in and around Ramlila Maidan. According to a senior police officer, around 12 companies of paramilitary forces, along with the local police, will be deployed at the venue. He said surveillance through CCTV will also be conducted.
All participants will be frisked and metal detectors have been installed at the entry gates. Fire tenders and ambulances will also be deployed there.
Traffic advisory
The traffic police has issued an advisory mentioning Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Marg, Mir Dard Chowk, Ajmeri Gate, JLN Marg, Bhavbhuti Marg, Minto Road, Delhi Gate, round about Kamla Market to Hamdard Chowk and round about Paharganj Chowk as diversion points.
The traffic restrictions/regulation/diversion may be imposed on Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk, from Minto Road to round about Kamla Market, Vivekanand Marg, JLN Marg (Delhi Gate to Guru Nank Chowk), Chaman Lal Marg etc from 8 am on Sunday, the advisory said.
People are advised to avoid these roads/stretches. Commuters going to railway stations and ISBT should leave with sufficient time at hand. People should avail public transport to help decongestion of roads and vehicles should be parked only at designated parking lots, it stated.
In case any unsual/unidentified object or person is noticed in suspicious circumstances, information should be given to the police, the advisory added.