🚦 Delhi on Alert! Har Ghar Tiranga Walkathon Causes Big Traffic Shuffle 🏳️🌈🚶♂️
- MediaFx
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
TL;DR: Central Delhi turned into a sea of tricolours today morning 🎉🇮🇳 as the Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 Walkathon brought together around 5,000 students for a patriotic march from Kamla Market to Connaught Place. But along with the festive vibes, came major #TrafficDiversions 🛑, #ParkingBans 🚫 and #RoadClosures 🚗💨. Police urged people to avoid the affected roads between 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
🌟 What Went Down Today
Picture this — Delhi woke up to a colourful and energetic Thursday morning 🌞 with the Har Ghar Tiranga Walkathon kicking off at 9:30 AM sharp. Around 5,000 young students walked in unison 🚶♀️🚶♂️, waving the Indian flag 🇮🇳, chanting patriotic slogans 💬, and passing through some of the busiest central Delhi roads.
The route was a busy one — starting at Kamla Market, crossing Hamdard Chowk, winding through Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, DDU Marg, Mata Sundari College area, before finally landing in Central Park, Connaught Place 🌆.
🚫 Traffic Curbs You Should Know
The Delhi Traffic Police were in full force today 👮♂️, issuing a #TrafficAdvisory that basically told drivers — “Boss, avoid this patch for a while.”
Heavy vehicles & buses were not allowed on the walkathon route during the event 🚌❌.
Parking bans were in place on Mata Sundari Road and other connecting stretches 🚗🚫.
Any vehicle parked at Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, DDU Marg, JLN Marg, Minto Road (both sides) risked being towed away 🚓📢.
From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, traffic flow was diverted, and alternate routes were suggested for people commuting in the area 🗺️.
🛡️ Why So Much Security?
Independence Day vibes are in full swing 🎇, so Delhi is already on high alert. The walkathon coincided with preparations for 15th August celebrations, which means:
Extra police personnel deployed at key spots 🛡️.
Anti-drone systems installed near sensitive areas 🚫🛩️.
Facial recognition tech activated at some points 🖥️👀.
Water patrol teams active along Yamuna banks 🚤🌊.
❤️ People’s Perspective: Festive but Tough on Workers
From a working-class lens 👷♂️👩🍳, while the Har Ghar Tiranga spirit is heartwarming and boosts unity ❤️, the traffic chaos often hits those who can’t afford delays — cab drivers, delivery riders, daily wage workers. Many depend on these central roads for their livelihood, and diversions mean lost time and money 💸⏳.
The event could have been planned with better #PublicTransport support 🚍 to make sure both celebrations and daily bread-and-butter needs go hand-in-hand 🤝.
📢 So, What’s the Mood?
It’s half celebration 🎊 and half frustration 😅. The youth vibe was unmatched — flags, slogans, selfies 📸 and pure desh-bhakti. But for office-goers and small workers, it was a “boss, aaj late ho gaye” kind of day ⏰.
