Guru Nanak Dev birth anniversary: Delhi decides to lift odd-even rule on November 11 and 12

Originally, the government had announced the odd-even scheme between November 4 and 15 to fight air pollution.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

To ensure a hassle-free commute on the occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, there will be no odd-even restrictions on vehicles on November 11 and 12 in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

The decision has been taken so that there is no disturbance in the celebrations of birth anniversary of Guru Nank Dev, the founder of Sikhism, Mr. Kejriwal said at a press conference.

Originally, the government had announced the odd-even scheme between November 4 and November 15 to fight air pollution. It is effective between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.