Railways Cancels 75 Trains to and From New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin Stations Ahead of CJP Protest
Railway experts criticized the move as anti-passenger, saying it disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers and could affect reservations for days.
- On Friday, the Railway Board cancelled 38 Delhi-bound trains ahead of Saturday's Cockroach Janta Party protest, targeting trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10.
- The board cancelled over 250 trains total, drawing criticism for allegedly "surrendering to protesters," with former Railway Board member Subodh Jain calling the decision "very unfortunate" and harmful to passengers.
- To prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to shut 57 metro stations while detaining individuals with criminal records across all 15 districts.
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das plan to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport Saturday morning to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over electoral roll irregularities.
- The Supreme Court urged authorities to follow the "principle of proportionality" when implementing security measures, cautioning against using a "hammer to kill a fly" to ensure citizens do not face unnecessary difficulties.
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The CJP's planned protest in Delhi on October 10th is reportedly affecting rail traffic. Several trains from Prayagraj to Delhi have been cancelled due to potential traffic jams and security alerts, causing significant inconvenience to passengers.
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Railways cite congestion, cancel Delhi-bound trains ahead of Jantar Mantar protest
West Central Railway and Western Railway cancelled several Delhi-bound trains before Saturday's Jantar Mantar protest. The move hit key services as officials cited anticipated congestion and operational reasons, not the rally.
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