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Bihar Election 2025: The state capital is bracing for major traffic disruptions today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to conduct a high-profile roadshow today, November 2. The event, scheduled just before the commencement of the high-stakes assembly polls, is expected to bring large sections of the city to a standstill, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes. 

Security has been significantly ramped up along the planned route, adding to the logistical challenges for the city's police and traffic authorities. This politically charged display marks a final push in the election campaign, but residents should prepare for significant travel delays throughout the day.

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When Will Traffic Restrictions Be In Effect?

The traffic restrictions will be in place from 2 PM and will be in place till 7 PM.

PM Modi Roadshow

- The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold two consecutive rallies, the first in Arrah at 1:30 PM, followed by another in Nawada at 3:30 PM. 

- Subsequently, he will return to Patna around 5 PM, where he will pay floral tribute at Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s statue at 5:25 PM. 

- Shortly after, at 5:30 PM, he will lead a grand roadshow in the city in support of NDA candidates. The roadshow will cover a stretch of about 1.6 kilometres, running from Dinkar Golambar to Udyog Bhawan near Gandhi Maidan. 

- After the procession, Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit the historic Gurudwara Shri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib at 6:45 PM, where heightened security measures and special logistical arrangements have been put in place.

- Owing to this roadshow, traffic curbs have been imposed across major routes such as Dinkar Golambar, Nala Road, Bari Path, Thakurbari Road, Bakarganj, and Gandhi Maidan for the public. 

- During the entire tenure of the roadshow, only emergency and essential vehicles such as ambulances, fire brigades, patient transport, judicial, election, and those with special passes will be permitted.

- The district administration has urged residents to finish any travel in the affected areas by noon. 

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- Traffic diversions during Saturday’s rehearsal had already led to heavy congestion on Nehru Path, Link Road, and Bakarganj, and police have cautioned that similar traffic snarls may occur on Sunday.

- Over 5,000 security personnel, including members of the SPG and paramilitary, have been deployed to ensure safety during the event. CCTV cameras and rooftop surveillance teams have been positioned along the entire route, with a central control room monitoring live footage in real time. 

- To reduce inconvenience for the public, parking facilities for spectators have been arranged at Gandhi Maidan, Patna Science College, Patna College, under the double-decker bridge, Moin-ul-Haq Stadium and Shakha Maidan with clearly marked pedestrian access routes.

(With inputs from IANS)

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