Foodbandi: Akhilesh Yadav on cops' food-delivery ops advisory near Jantar Mantar
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the Delhi Police's decision to regulate food delivery and app-based services around Jantar Mantar amid the ongoing
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the Delhi Police's decision to regulate food delivery and app-based services around Jantar Mantar amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, dubbing the move "foodbandi" and comparing it to demonetisation. Reacting to the restrictions, Yadav took to X and wrote, "Roti mat chhino! (Notebandi ke baad Foodbandi)," accusing the authorities of depriving people of access to food while attempting to maintain law and order in the national capital. (Credits: X/Akhilesh Yadav) Read Full Story The restrictions come after the administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, in and around Jantar Mantar, where the CJP has been holding an indefinite protest over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
DELHI POLICE ASKS DELIVERY PLATFORMS TO REGULATE In an advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police directed app-based mobility and delivery platforms to regulate their services within the notified area until further orders. The advisory applies to ride-hailing services, food delivery platforms, quick-commerce operators, logistics firms and other e-commerce services. Traffic Advisory In view of the prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS, 2023, citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel to the notified area and use alternate routes wherever possible. App-based mobility, ride-hailing, food delivery, logistics and e-commerce pic.twitter.com/k3mYGU0I52— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 24, 2026 According to the police, the restrictions have been imposed to maintain public order and ensure the safety of delivery partners, drivers and commuters in view of the ongoing law-and-order situation.
Authorities also advised the public to avoid travelling to the affected areas unless necessary. The restrictions have effectively disrupted the movement of food delivery personnel and other app-based service providers within the notified zone, drawing criticism from opposition leaders, including Yadav. TRADERS REQUEST STORES TO STAY SHUT Separately, the New Delhi Traders Association on Thursday had issued an advisory requesting shopkeepers, office establishments and restaurant owners in Connaught Place to shut their establishments by 6.30 pm. The association said the advisory was issued following guidance from the Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), citing security arrangements and traffic restrictions linked to the protest.
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