Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take part in the Dussehra celebrations in East Delhi on Thursday. The PM is likely to reach the Utsav Ground in IP Extension, Patparganj, for the Ravana Dahan ceremony around 6 pm, said officials.

Elaborate security and traffic arrangements will be in place, considering the VIP movement at such sites. In advisories issued earlier, the Delhi Traffic Police urged commuters to use public transport, especially the Metro, due to restrictions at stations near Red Fort in the wake of festive arrangements.

According to the advisory, people should avoid Netaji Subhash Marg, which is in front of the Red Fort. Traffic movement will be restricted on Netaji Subhash Marg (Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail Chowk) and Nishad Raj Marg during the event, the advisory s

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