As Delhi gears up to celebrate New Year on January 1, several areas are witnessing traffic congestion. Visuals from areas like India Gate, Mandi House show slow traffic amid heavy footfall. With areas like Connaught
Place being the hotspot for celebrations, people gather to celebrate New Year 2026 with their friends and family.
PTI visuals show people taking leisurely car rides around Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate. The sunny weather amid chilly winters acted like a cherry on the cake as several enjoyed the sun at lawns near India Gate.
The gathering led to congestion on surrounding roads and increased pressure on public transport facilities in central Delhi.
VIDEO | Delhi: New Year celebrations draw huge crowds at India Gate, traffic movement affected.
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A commuter told PTI the Central Secretariat Metro Station was particularly crowded as a large number of people used the Metro to reach India Gate and nearby areas.
“There was a huge rush at the station as many people were heading towards India Gate to celebrate the New Year,” the commuter was quoted as saying by PTI.
Devashish, who visited India Gate with his family, noted that the area was heavily crowded. However, police personnel were actively managing the situation. He added that visitors were being properly guided and movement was regulated despite the large crowd.
A police officer mentioned that more personnel had been assigned to the India Gate area to maintain law and order and ensure the smooth flow of people and traffic.
“We have deployed additional police personnel in and around the India Gate area to maintain law and order and ensure the smooth movement of people and vehicles. Police personnel are requesting visitors to follow traffic rules, cross roads safely, park vehicles only at designated places and cooperate with the police,” he told PTI.
