- By Aditya Jha
- Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:01 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Metro Update: The Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP), the student wing of the Aam Aadmi Party, on Tuesday demanded to give a 50 per cent concession in metro fare to all students of Delhi University. It stated that the students are already dealing with the rising college fees, adding that a concession in metro fare will provide great relief. The Delhi unit of ASAP has also submitted a memorandum to the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Vice Chancellor of Delhi University, and DMRC regarding this demand.
The student wing leaders stated that ASAP will start a 16-day campaign in various colleges, including the North and South Campuses of Delhi University, from Wednesday to seek support from the students. Eshna Gupta, one of the student leaders, stated that a student spends 60 to 100 rupees per day, i.e. 1,800 to 3,000 rupees per month, on metro rides. She further stated that the students can invest the amount in skill development, which will help them in the future.
The student leader further alleged that ABVP and NSUI promised concessional metro passes in their election manifestos but did not take any concrete steps. ASAP's state organization minister Om Singh stated that both ABVP and NSUI repeated the same promise in 2015, 2023, and 2024, but the students did not get any concession. Apart from this, State Vice President Abhishek Kumar stated that facilities like metro passes and libraries should be free for the students.
Apart from this, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to ramp up security checks ahead of Independence Day (August 15). Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, especially during peak hours, as enhanced security protocols are expected to cause delays. A senior DMRC official confirmed the development to Indianexpress.com, stating, “Security checks have been intensified at major stations and will be extended to other stations soon.”