CJP October 10 Delhi protest news: Here is the full list of metro stations closed in Delhi ahead of the anti-CEC protest | Today’s news
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that entry and exit gates at 57 stations will remain closed from 9:00 PM on 9 October 2026 and throughout 10 October 2026 until further notice for security reasons. Interchange stations will continue to be available at the affected stations, except for the New Delhi Metro station.
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In its service update released on X, the DMRC said that the interchange facilities will remain available at all affected stations, except the New Delhi Metro station.
This means that passengers can still transfer at the mentioned stations, but they will not be able to enter or exit the affected stations for the duration of the restrictions.
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The DMRC said entry and exit gates at 57 stations will close from 9 pm on October 9 and remain closed throughout October 10 until further notice.
The affected stations include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Kashmir Gate, Mandi House and New Delhi. The restrictions affect 57 stations in several parts of Delhi.
A complete suspension of metro train movement has not been ordered. The Supreme Court said the services should be regulated, not stopped altogether.
Exchange facilities will remain available at the affected stations except New Delhi Metro station. Passengers will not be able to enter or exit through restricted access stations.
The restrictions were announced as a precautionary safety measure. Delhi Police have expressed concern about crowds gathering near the railway station and moving towards the protest site or other sensitive locations.
The restrictions apply to major transfer points, busy business areas and stations in several parts of the capital. The full list of affected stations is as follows:
Central Delhi and key interchange stations: Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan), Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, RK Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Supreme Court, Indraprastha and Shivaji Stadium.
South Delhi and Adjacent Areas: INA, Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Arjangarh, Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola, Jamia Millia Islamia and Okhla Vihar.
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North and North West Delhi: Chawri Bazar, Jama Masjid, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, GTB Nagar, Kanhaiya Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Azadpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangir Puri, Haiderpur West Shali Rimarth Baghini Park, Park Ro Majlish,.
East and North East Delhi: Seelampur, Maujpur, Jafrabad, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar, Khazuri Khas and Shahdara.
Passengers should pay special attention to restrictions at Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Kashmir Gate, Mandi House and New Delhi, which are important points for transfer or access to central Delhi.
Those traveling to railway stations or government offices should check their routes in advance and consider alternative access points if available.
The restrictions follow a request by the Delhi Police, which cited the possibility of large crowds moving to sensitive locations during the proposed demonstration.
The Supreme Court says that metro operations cannot be stopped completely
The restrictions come ahead of a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Delhi Police sought closure of the stations as a precautionary measure, citing fears of mob mobilisation, illegal assembly and possible movement to sensitive locations.
The proposed restrictions cover several parts of the capital, rather than being limited to the area around Jantar Mantar.
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However, the Supreme Court on Friday 9 October expressed concern about the impact on ordinary commuters. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said that maintenance of law and order cannot mean complete shutdown of public transport.
The court made it clear that there should not be a complete ban on the movement of metro trains. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the Bench that the authorities would be asked to review the restrictions and allow metro and rail services to operate in a regulated manner.
Why are subway stations closing?
The closures appear to be a precautionary security measure ahead of Saturday’s demonstration, which was called due to concerns over electoral roll revisions and demands for accountability from the electoral commission.
Police are concerned that protesters may gather near station entrances before moving on to the protest site or other sensitive locations.
The DMRC notification is for entry and exit at the mentioned stations; it should not be interpreted as confirming the suspension of all metro train services. The Supreme Court’s intervention reinforces the difference between restricting access at selected stations and completely shutting down the metro network.
For passengers, the practical effect could still be significant, especially those traveling through central Delhi or relying on transfer stations.
