Anti-CAA protesters take mass pledge at India Gate to defend Constitution

New Delhi, January 1

Scores of people took a mass pledge at India Gate here on Wednesday to defend the Constitution by opposing the recent changes in the citizenship law.

The number of protesters as well as visitors, who were out to celebrate the New Year on a sunny day, led to a massive crowd around the iconic monument, causing the traffic to virtually crawl in adjoining areas.

Slogans like “kagaz nahin dikhayenge” and “tanashahi nahin chalegi” rent the air before and after protesters took the pledge.

Delhi witnessed massive traffic snarls on as people stepped out for New Year celebrations, officials said.

The Delhi Traffic Police has been constantly alerting commuters about the vehicular traffic through its official handle on Twitter to avoid any inconvenience.

The Jai Singh road has been closed from both sides for traffic movement.

People coming from Noida have been advised to take DND or Akshardham to reach Delhi since road no. 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj is closed for traffic movement, the officials said.

Vehicular movement was affected in North Delhi due to the breakdown of a truck on Prembari flyover, they said.

“Traffic movement is closed on Jai Singh road from Ashok road side due to heavy volume of vehicles,” the Delhi Traffic Police said in a tweet.

“Traffic will remain heavy from Raja Garden towards Punjabi Bagh due to ongoing work by PWD. Kindly avoid the stretch,” it tweeted. —PTI