Setting up the stage; Delhi Police intensifies security for the historic swearing ceremony

New Delhi, May 30: As the stage is set for the historical day, the state of New Delhi beefs up for the grand swearing in ceremony of Narendra Modi, later in the evening. Tick marking every aspect, and ensuring no chaos, the movement for the general public will be closed at Rajpath between 4 pm to 9 pm today.

 

The movement of Rajpath from Vijay Chowk to Rashtrapati Bhawan, Vijay Chowk and adjoining areas including North & South fountain, South Avenue, North Avenue, Dara Shikoh Road, and Church Road will be closed as directed by Delhi Traffic Police.

 

Quick Response Teams (QRTs) will be deployed at several crucial spots. While over 10,000 security personnel from the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed, over 2,000 others will secure the route meant to be taken by PM Modi and foreign dignitaries. Snipers were also deployed atop several important buildings as Modi visited Rajghat, Sadaiv Atal Samadhi and National War Memorial to while paying homage.

An official from the traffic department said that necessary traffic diversions will be given for several roads including Akbar Road, Rajpath, Teen Murti Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Pandit Pant Marg, Talkatora Road, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road, Tyagaraj Marg and S.P. Marg.

Similarly traffic diversions will be given on Khushak Road, K Kamaraj Marg, Rajaji Marg, Shanti Path, Raisina Road beyond Rail Bhawan round about towards Parliament House and Moti Lal Nehru Marg (beyond roundabout Udyog Bhawan towards RP Bhawan) which are expected to face congestion due to the ceremony.

Traffic signage have been provided for the information of invitees and public. All motorists are advised to follow the directions of the traffic police on duty, the advisory added.