Over 26 lakh pilgrims face delays and protests on the Chardham Yatra 2024 due to traffic jams on the Gangotri-Yamunotri Highway. Pilgrims demand accountability for poor traffic management and protest temple closures, impacting darshan completion. Road-construction work in Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham adds to the travel woes, with ongoing protests against VIP arrangements.