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- Delhi Traffic Police have advised commuters to avoid central Delhi until August 13 because of restrictions and security arrangements tied to the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' protest and the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
- Monday saw heavy congestion, with barricading and security checks slowing traffic near India Gate, ITO and Parliament, and some commutes stretching from 20-30 minutes to nearly an hour.
- Police have listed several roads and intersections to avoid, including Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and Vijay Chowk, and suggested alternate routes such as Janpath, Akbar Road and Sardar Patel Marg.
- Commuters are urged to plan journeys in advance and follow traffic personnel's guidance until the session ends.
What to watch next
- Whether the CJP protest continues or expands before August 13
- How long the Monsoon Session of Parliament runs and when restrictions are lifted
- Whether further violence or damage like that reported in Connaught Place recurs
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