- 45 Delhi Metro stations closed due to CJP protest.
- Entry/exit restricted on 45 metro stations.
- Traffic diversions in Delhi, commuters advised alternative routes.
Delhi Metro Update: In view of the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced revised security restrictions across 45 metro stations.
Which Metro Stations Are Affected?
According to the DMRC, the entry and exit gates at these stations will remain closed till 6 pm on Saturday, as a precautionary measure. However, interchange facilities will remain operational at all affected stations except New Delhi Metro station. DMRC said the situation will be reviewed by security agencies, with further updates to be issued as necessary.
The list of metro stations are as follows:
1. Janpath
2. Patel Chowk
3. Central Secretariat
4. Lok Kalyan Marg
5. Rajiv Chowk
6. New Delhi
7. Seva Teerth
8. Mandi House
9. Barakhamba Road
10. ITO
11. Delhi Gate
12. Khan Market
13. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
14. Jhandewalan
15. Supreme Court
16. Indraprastha
17. Shivaji Stadium
18. Dilli Haat-INA
19. Hauz Khas
20. Jor Bagh
21. Lajpat Nagar
22. Jangpura
23. Ashram
24. Jamia Millia Islamia
25. Chawri Bazar
26. Jama Masjid
27. Karol Bagh
28. Rajendra Place
29. Vishwavidyalaya
30. Kashmere Gate
31. Inderlok
32. Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar
33. Netaji Subhash Place
34. Azadpur
35. Jahangirpuri
36. Haiderpur Badli Mor
37. Majlis Park
38. Seelampur
39. Maujpur-Babarpur
40. Jafrabad
41. Welcome
42. Yamuna Vihar
43. Khajuri Khas
44. Shahdara
45. Rithala
Service Update - Revised Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 09:00 PM on 9th October, 2026 till 06:00 PM on 10th October, 2026. Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations except New Delhi metro station. 1. Janpath 2. Patel Chowk 3. Central Secretariat 4. Lok Kalyan Marg 5. Rajiv Chowk 6. New Delhi 7. Seva Teerth 8. Mandi House 9. Barakhamba Road 10. ITO 11. Delhi Gate 12. Khan Market 13. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg 14. Jhandewalan 15. Supreme Court 16. Indraprastha 17. Shivaji Stadium 18. Dilli Haat-INA 19. Hauz Khas 20. Jor Bagh 21. Lajpat Nagar 22. Jangpura 23. Ashram 24. Jamia Millia Islamia 25. Chawri Bazar 26. Jama Masjid 27. Karol Bagh 28. Rajendra Place 29. Vishwavidyalaya 30. Kashmere Gate 31. Inderlok 32. Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar 33. Netaji Subhash Place 34. Azadpur 35. Jahangirpuri 36. Haiderpur Badli Mor 37. Majlis Park 38. Seelampur 39. Maujpur-Babarpur 40. Jafrabad 41. Welcome 42. Yamuna Vihar 43. Khajuri Khas 44. Shahdara 45. Rithala This is in partial modification of the update shared earlier about the closure of Metro stations.
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) October 9, 2026
Traffic Restrictions In Delhi
Separately, traffic restrictions are in force across Delhi. The Delhi Traffic Police has imposed diversions from 6 am, with movement likely to remain affected at around 30 key points across the national capital. Commuters are advised to follow traffic police instructions and use alternative routes wherever possible. They have been asked to plan their journeys in advance and keep extra travel time, especially if travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) or the airport through New Delhi and Central Delhi.
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