45 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed till 10 PM amid CJP protests in national capital
- On Saturday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation extended the closure of entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations until 10 PM, citing security arrangements for Cockroach Janta Party protests in the national capital.
- The Cockroach Janta Party organized demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision and irregularities involving Form 6.
- While security agencies prevented demonstrators from reaching Jantar Mantar, gatherings spilled into streets across Delhi; interchange facilities remain available at all affected stations except the New Delhi metro station.
- Following Supreme Court direction on Friday to ensure regulated service, the DMRC revised its initial closure plan, reducing restricted stations from 57 to 45.
- Security agencies continue to monitor the situation to decide on further measures, with the DMRC stating that necessary updates will be shared as circumstances evolve.
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45 Delhi Metro Stations to Remain Closed Till 10 PM on Oct 10, Says DMRC
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The 45 Delhi Metro stations that were closed from 9 pm on Friday due to security reasons will remain closed until 10 pm on Saturday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. India News | 45 Delhi Metro Stations to Remain Closed Till 10 PM on Oct 10, Says DMRC.
Following the CJP's protest in Delhi, another march to Jantar Mantar has been announced on Sunday. The CJP has vowed to continue its protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During the protest on October 10, Delhi Police detained approximately 3,000 people.
CJP protest in Delhi: SC to hear on Sunday plea seeking contempt action against authorities
The contempt plea has sought contempt proceedings against the Union Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner, and DMRC Chairperson, alleging that gates at 45 Metro stations remained closed as announced.
Supreme Court sets Sunday hearing of contempt plea against October 10 Delhi transit shutdown
In the petition, advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi argued that the shutdown violated the Supreme Court’s October 9 order, which barred blanket bans that cause hardship to ordinary commuters
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