57 Delhi Metro Stations May Close Amid Planned Protests
Delhi Police proposes closing 57 metro stations and reducing train frequency due to upcoming protests on October 10. Check the affected stations list.
Commuters in the national capital may face significant disruptions as the Delhi Police has proposed the closure of 57 metro stations starting late on October 9, 2026. This move comes in response to large-scale protests scheduled for October 10, aimed at targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
In a formal communication from Rajneesh Gupta, the Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range), to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Managing Director, authorities have requested that these stations remain closed from 9:00 p.m. on October 9 until the situation stabilizes. Beyond station closures, the police have also suggested reducing the frequency of trains passing through these specific areas to manage potential crowd surges.
The Protest and Security Lockdown
The demonstrations are being organized by an entity known as the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP). The protest activity is expected to be concentrated around Jantar Mantar and various other strategic locations within the New Delhi district. To counter any potential unrest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated a massive security deployment.
A staggering 23,000 personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be active from October 8 to October 12. This force includes 221 companies, featuring five specialized paramilitary companies composed entirely of female officers. Security measures are being tightened across the city, including:
- Strict monitoring of all entry and exit points at Delhi's borders.
- The closure of liquor shops on both October 9 and 10.
- The establishment of 10 separate detention centers.
- Potential bans on app-based cab services to control movement.
- Cancellation of several trains heading toward New Delhi between 4:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on October 10.
Major Stations Likely to be Affected
While the DMRC is yet to provide final confirmation, the list of stations under scrutiny is extensive, covering major transit hubs and central government areas. Commuters should prepare for delays or closures at the following locations:
Central and New Delhi Hubs
Key stations include Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan (Seva Tirth), Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, and I.T.O.
South and East Delhi Connectivity
Travelers using lines through Delhi Gate, Khan Market, R.K. Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Shivaji Stadium, I.N.A. (both lines), Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Arjan Garh, Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Okhla Vihar should also expect significant changes to service.