Alert for Delhi Metro commuters: 57 stations face shutdown ahead of CJP protest

57 Stations

Delhi Metro could face an unusual disruption as Delhi Police has asked DMRC to shut 57 stations from 9 pm on Friday until Saturday, citing the possibility of “unruly mob movement towards sensitive locations” during the planned protest.

Friday Shutdown

The proposed restrictions begin at 9 pm on October 9 and could continue through October 10. Police have also said train frequency may be reduced at the affected stations depending on the situation, potentially disrupting travel across key parts of Delhi.

Key Stations

The proposed list covers several high-traffic and strategically important stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Mandi House, Supreme Court, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, INA and Hauz Khas, putting a major chunk of the network under scrutiny.

Protest Trigger

The proposed shutdown comes ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest is linked to allegations concerning voter-list tampering and changes involving Form 6 under the Special Intensive Revision process.

Metro Impact

For commuters, the political protest could quickly become a transport headache. If DMRC accepts the police request, passengers may encounter closed stations, reduced train frequency and the need to find alternate routes across central Delhi and other affected parts of the network.