CJP protest: 16 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed, heavy security deployment at Jantar Mantar – Top Updates | Today’s news
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that sixteen stations of the Delhi Metro will remain closed for security reasons until further instructions as protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continue demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
“Metro stations Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh and Shivaji Stadium have been closed till further instructions,” DMRC said in a post.
However, the exchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations.
The DMRC also closed stations near the CJP’s protest site at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday.
Strong security deployment at Jantar Mantar
Security has been beefed up at Jantar Mantar following reports of clashes between protesters and Delhi Police. A policeman was injured in fresh violence at Connaught Place on Wednesday when some miscreants attacked police with stones and bottles, Delhi Police said.
Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation not negotiable, says CJP
CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable”. He also added that the protest will continue until the demand is met.
Das said he spoke to Sonam Wangchuk several times during the day and that they agreed the protest should remain peaceful.
“I spoke to Sonam Wangchuk several times today. The conclusion was that this protest should remain peaceful. He also publicly appealed to all the protesters to maintain peace and conduct this protest in a proper manner. He also publicly appealed to all protesters to maintain peace and conduct this protest in a proper manner,” Das told ANI.
Sonam Wangchuk says it will end quickly if the Center does not promise any action against the protesters
Activist Sonam Wangchuk said on Wednesday that he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Center assured him that no force would be used against the protesting students and no FIRs or other punitive action would be taken against them, saying that even though he had lost about 11 kg during the fast, he wanted to return to work.
In a video message from Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital, Wangchuk, looking visibly frail, said: “I am still alive. This is the 25th day of my fast. I have lost about 11 kg. I have lost muscle. But I am fine.”
“I want to start my work but I request the government not to use force on the students again and not file any charges or FIRs. I need an assurance for that. If I get this assurance, I will break my fast today. If no assurance comes, I will be forced to continue it,” he added.
