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News18•12-10-2026, 07:30
Delhi Metro Closes Six Stations Ahead of Congress Protest
  • •Entry and exit gates at six Delhi Metro stations are closed until 4 pm on Monday for security reasons.
  • •Affected stations include Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Mandi House, and Barakhamba Road.
  • •Interchange facilities remain available at all the affected metro stations during the shutdown.
  • •The closures are implemented ahead of a planned protest by the Congress against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of vote chori.
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Key Questions Answered

The entry and exit gates at six Delhi Metro stations, including Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Mandi House, and Barakhamba Road, are closed due to security reasons.

The Congress announced a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of “vote chori”.

Yes, interchange facilities will remain available at all the affected metro stations despite the closure of entry and exit gates.

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