Jantar Mantar CJP protest today: Meerut-Delhi travel to be disrupted as 2 Namo Bharat stations closed | Today’s news
Those traveling to New Delhi from Meerut will be severely affected by security curbs on Saturday, October 10, amid a planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the state capital.
Two key Delhi stations – Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar – on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor will remain closed till 10 pm on October 10, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced.
“It is hereby notified that Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations in Delhi will remain closed from 9:00 PM tonight i.e. 9 October 2026 to 10:00 AM on 10 October 2026,” the NCRTC said in a statement.
Quick answers to key questions
•5 QUESTIONS
Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar stations are closed from 21:00 on 9 October to 22:00 on 10 October. Passengers who need these stations should arrange an alternative route.
Yes. Namo Bharat services between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh will continue to operate as usual despite closures at Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar.
The protest is against the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls. The groups are also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities related to the exercise.
Entry and exit gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations were restricted and 254 train services were canceled between 4:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on October 10. Check for official updates before you travel.
Commuters have been advised to avoid unnecessary journeys to railway stations, ISBTs and airports via New Delhi and Central Delhi. Traffic diversions may affect 30 locations starting at 6:00 a.m. on October 10.
However, it said Namo Bharat train services between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh will continue to operate as per schedule.
Read also | Delhi protest LIVE: Dhruv Rathee ‘detained’, Abhijeet Dipke to reach Delhi soon
“During this period, Namo Bharat train services between Anand Vihar (Delhi) and Modipuram (UP) stations will continue to operate without restrictions as per the timetable,” NCRTC said.
He advised passengers to plan their journey accordingly and make alternative arrangements in case they need to get to the two closed stations.
Read also | No permission for CJP protest — Delhi Police cites law and order concerns
Rail traffic was also heavily affected by the CJP protest, with 254 trains canceled between 4 am and 2 pm today. The disruption affects numerous services connecting Delhi to Meerut, Ghaziabad and Panipat.
Traffic curbs
Inside the national capital, Delhi, the traffic police have put in place a comprehensive diversion alert at 30 key locations from 6am on Saturday.
Commuters have been asked to avoid unnecessary journeys to railway stations, Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) and airports via New Delhi and Central Delhi.
The restrictions mainly apply to areas around the protest site at Jantar Mantar.
Prominent intersections facing major restrictions include Dhaula Kuan flyover, Mandi House roundabout, Shankar Road-Vande Mataram ‘T’ Point, Jhandewalan, Minto Road, Bhikaji Cama Place and various points around Connaught Place.
Read also | CJP protest: Is travel from Noida, Gurugram to Delhi affected today?
45 Delhi Metro stations closed
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations since Friday night.
The affected stations include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Patel Chowk, Mandi House, Janpath, Supreme Court, ITO, Kashmir Gate and several stations in South and North East Delhi.
According to the DMRC, the restrictions will remain in force even on Saturday until further notice. Interchange stations will be available at affected stations, except New Delhi Metro station where restrictions will apply.
Why is CJP protesting?
The October 10 CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar is against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the groups seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Kumar faces charges of tampering with electoral rolls on the pretext of SIR exercise while bypassing his two colleagues to modify Form 6, a crucial document used for voter registration.
