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Odd-even phase 2: Real test begins as schools and offices reopen today

Three days after CM Arvind Kejriwal's odd-even scheme was implemented in Delhi, it faced its real test on Monday when it witnessed rush hour traffic

Indo Asian News Service|Apr 18, 2016, 10:00:57 IST

New Delhi: Three days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's odd-even scheme was implemented in Delhi, it faced its real test on Monday when it witnessed maximum traffic during office hours."Today is the litmus test for odd-even scheme. And just like our last time attempt to make it a success, we have to cooperate with each other," Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai tweeted.

Meanwhile, heavy traffic was seen near the Akshardham intersection and at the Mayur Vihar-Noida road.Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday took a metro from Civil Lines station to attend a meeting.The 15-day odd-even traffic scheme started on 15 April and aims to put odd- and even-numbered vehicles on the roads on alternate dates.

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