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Congress urges BJP to alter Bhopal rally route ahead of Dhanteras
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:01 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh Congress has written to the state BJP president, citing potential traffic congestion at New Market and Jawahar Chowk, and has asked for a route change or postponement of the rally scheduled before Dhanteras.
The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to hold a public rally in Bhopal ahead of the Dhanteras festival. The Madhya Pradesh Congress has formally objected, sending a letter to the state BJP president. The letter highlights concerns that the gathering could cause severe traffic congestion at two key city points – New Market and Jawahar Chowk.
Congress officials argue that the expected crowd size and the timing of the event may disrupt normal city traffic flow, creating inconvenience for commuters and residents. They have requested the BJP to either reroute the procession to avoid these congested areas or postpone the rally to a later date.
The party’s response to the letter has not been made public yet. Local authorities are expected to review the concerns and coordinate with both parties to ensure public safety and smooth traffic management during the festive period.
The development underscores the political tension in the state as both parties vie for visibility ahead of the upcoming festival and the broader electoral calendar.
Congress officials argue that the expected crowd size and the timing of the event may disrupt normal city traffic flow, creating inconvenience for commuters and residents. They have requested the BJP to either reroute the procession to avoid these congested areas or postpone the rally to a later date.
The party’s response to the letter has not been made public yet. Local authorities are expected to review the concerns and coordinate with both parties to ensure public safety and smooth traffic management during the festive period.
The development underscores the political tension in the state as both parties vie for visibility ahead of the upcoming festival and the broader electoral calendar.