50,000 People, 7-Hour Window: Delhi Police Plans Big Changes For Rallies At Ramlila Maidan

Delhi Police Plans Big Changes For Rallies At Ramlila Maidan

New Delhi: Delhi Police has drafted a fresh set of guidelines to regulate public gatherings and protests at Ramlila Maidan, proposing a maximum limit of 50,000 participants and fixed timings of 10 AM to 5 PM.

The proposed guidelines aim to ensure better crowd management, security and traffic arrangements at the Central Delhi venue. However, the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is still at an early stage and is awaiting approval from Delhi Police Headquarters.

A senior police officer told ANI that the draft SOP has been sent to Delhi Police Headquarters for approval. The guidelines have not yet been finalised.

Under the proposed rules, organisers will first have to obtain clearance from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) confirming the availability of the venue. They will then have to approach Delhi Police for permission. Applications will generally need to be submitted at least 10 days before the event.

Organisers will also be responsible for managing the crowd, coordinating with traffic authorities and making proper parking arrangements. They will have to identify designated drop-off points for participants and ensure that roads and emergency routes remain clear.

The draft guidelines also…

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