AAP rally in Ludhiana: Chaos prevails on city roads
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AAP rally in Ludhiana: Chaos prevails on city roads

Hindustan Times  

The visit of Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann to Pakhowal Road indoor stadium for a public rally on Tuesday caused massive traffic disruptions across several key areas of Ludhiana. Commuters faced long delays as major roads, including the Pakhowal Road, Model Town, Sarabha Nagar, Jawaddi, and Punjab Mata Nagar, remained choked for hours. Authorities should have informed the public in advance and made alternative arrangements.” Amanpreet Kaur, a teacher, added, “School children were stranded in buses for hours due to the traffic jam. Already traffic congestion has become pain in the neck of the commuters in daily life due to political event the city got blocked for several hours.” Despite heavy police deployment, traffic remained chaotic for nearly four hours before gradually easing in the afternoon.

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Ludhiana: Commuters cry harassment as buses ‘diverted’ to AAP rally
4 days, 8 hours ago

Ludhiana: Commuters cry harassment as buses ‘diverted’ to AAP rally

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The Hindu  

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 month ago

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ahead Of Diwali, Massive Traffic Jams In Delhi And Gurugram As People Flock Markets. Watch

ABP News  

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Massive traffic jam on Delhi-Gurugram expressway ahead of Diwali | Video
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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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Massive traffic jam at Delhi-Gurugram expressway ahead of Diwali | WATCH
2 years, 5 months ago

Massive traffic jam at Delhi-Gurugram expressway ahead of Diwali | WATCH

India TV News  

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Police Commissioner swings into action to regulate crowd

The Hindu  

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10 years, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Chaos on city roads as traffic police suspends tow-away drive for month
12 years, 6 months ago

Chaos on city roads as traffic police suspends tow-away drive for month

Hindustan Times  

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