A massive religious procession known as the Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra created significant traffic disruptions as it entered Faridabad on Tuesday, bringing vehicular movement to a virtual standstill in several parts of the city.
Procession Details and Route
The Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra, which translates to the Eternal Hindu Unity March, saw thousands of participants marching through key areas of Faridabad. The procession began its journey from Delhi and made its way into the neighboring city, causing unprecedented traffic congestion along its route.
According to eyewitness accounts and traffic officials, the march completely paralyzed traffic movement in multiple locations. Commuters faced extreme difficulties as vehicles remained stuck for hours, with many abandoning their cars and opting to walk to their destinations.
Impact on Daily Commuters
The religious march created a domino effect on the city's transportation network. Major intersections and arterial roads witnessed massive traffic jams that stretched for kilometers. Office-goers, school children, and emergency vehicles found themselves trapped in the gridlock.
Local authorities struggled to manage the situation as the sheer volume of participants overwhelmed the existing traffic management systems. Many commuters reported being delayed by several hours, with some unable to reach their workplaces and appointments on time.
Police Response and Traffic Management
Traffic police officials were deployed in large numbers to try to regulate the flow of vehicles and minimize disruption. However, the scale of the procession made effective management challenging. Police personnel worked to create alternative routes and divert traffic away from the main procession path.
Despite these efforts, the traffic situation remained critical throughout the day. Authorities advised citizens to avoid the affected areas and use public transportation where possible, though even metro stations near the procession route experienced unusually high footfall.
The Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra represents one of the largest religious processions to affect Faridabad's traffic in recent months, highlighting the ongoing challenges cities face in balancing religious expressions with urban mobility needs.
