On paper, the Republic of India is the largest democracy in the world. But as the national capital was bracing itself for a planned peaceful protest against CAA which was approved by Delhi Police, Delhi-NCR faced with a wave of chaos as it witnesses a security clampdown.
1. At the onset of today’s peaceful protest, DMRC has shut down at least 18 metro stations.
These include the following as of now:
1.Vishwavidyalaya
Commuters have been stuck in traffic jams for several hours:
As per government orders, Airtel has announced that it will be suspending data, voice calls and SMS services in central Delhi. This means that it’ll be tough for protestors to give us live updates on social media platforms, access Google Maps, contact their relatives or book cabs in case of an emergency.
Due to the heavy blanket of smog over Delhi along with the uncontrollable traffic situation in Delhi NCR, flights have been delayed or canceled. Airlines like Indigo and Vistara are offering passengers cancellations and rescheduling their fights.
5. Bans on large gatherings have been imposed in Red Fort by Delhi Police.
6. Protestors have been detained.
A number of protesters have also been detained around Red Fort and Mandi House. People including Swaraj India’s Yogendra Yadav.
Even though the state of chaos erupting in the national capital might posses a hurdle to the planned protest, the spirit of the protestors is still very high.