3 Delhi metro stations closed; Rajiv Chowk resumes ops after brief halt ahead of CJP's march
DMRC said the stations will stay shut until further notice as police tightened security and deployed Rapid Action Force personnel around Parliament.
- On Monday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed five central Delhi Metro stations—Rajiv Chowk, Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, and Seva Teerth—citing "due to security reasons" ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session.
- The Cockroach Janta Party organized the march to press for education sector reforms, with founder Abhijeet Dipke now leading the movement after activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized on Saturday.
- Delhi Police confirmed no permission was granted for the demonstration, warning that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita remain in force near Parliament.
- While the planned march faces strict restrictions, CJP supporters continue to gather at Jantar Mantar, and authorities advised commuters to check for updates amid traffic disruptions across Delhi.
- Demonstrations trace back to June, triggered by an alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, with protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march: Clash breaks out between RPF personnel and protesters; police use lathis to disperse crowd
Protesters clashed with police and RAF personnel near Jantar Mantar on Monday. They attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders being in force. Security was tightened across the New Delhi district for the Monsoon Session. Chandra Shekhar Azad and Prakash Raj extended support to the agitators. The CJP remains open to talks on examination reforms with the government.
Parliament Monsoon session, CJP protest: Check Delhi metro station status and traffic advisory
DMRC reopened interchange facilities and station gates at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat on Monday. The move came as Parliament's Monsoon Session began, with central Delhi under tighter security and traffic curbs.
Delhi Metro Update: Security has been tightened in Delhi due to the CJP's "Parliament Chalo" march. DMRC has closed several metro stations for security reasons. See details.
The Delhi Police and intelligence agencies are on high alert on Monday in anticipation of the Cockroach Janata Party's "Chalo Sansad" march. Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in and around Jantar Mantar. Several metro stations, including the Central Secretariat, have been closed, and security has been increased in VIP areas.
Rajiv Chowk, Janpath and three other Metro stations resume ops after brief halt ahead of CJP's march
Five Delhi Metro stations have been closed due to security concerns over the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed Parliament march. Delhi Police has denied permission for the protest and warned of strict action against violators.
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LatestlyRajiv Chowk, Janpath and Patel Chowk metro stations shut amid security buildup for Jantar Mantar protest
The shutdown comes on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, coinciding with a proposed march to Parliament led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
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