one18

Stories

Representational image (Image: News18)
N
News18•12-10-2026, 17:45
Delhi Metro Reopens All Stations Following Congress Protest Restrictions
  • •The DMRC reopened the entry and exit gates of all metro stations across its network after temporary closures due to a Congress protest.
  • •Six major stations including Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, and Barakhamba Road were affected.
  • •Security restrictions were initially planned until 4 pm but were extended by the DMRC until 5 pm before normal operations resumed.
  • •Interchange facilities at all concerned stations are now fully available to commuters.
Read Full Article on News18 in English

Key Questions Answered

The entry and exit gates of Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, and Barakhamba Road metro stations were closed due to security restrictions.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation temporarily closed six stations due to security reasons amid a protest organized by the Congress against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Yes, interchange facilities remained available at all the concerned metro stations while their entry and exit gates were temporarily shut.

Similar Stories

Representational image (Image: News18)

Delhi Metro Closes Six Stations Ahead of Congress Protest

N
News18
In its revised service update, DMRC said entry and exit at 45 Metro stations would remain closed from 9pm on October 9 until 6pm on October 10

Delhi Metro Shuts 45 Stations Ahead of October 10 Protest

M
Moneycontrol
y Visuals shared by ANI show police personnel at Seva Teerth Metro station in New Delhi amid heightened security ahead of the CJP's fresh protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday. (IMAGE: ANI VIDEO)

Delhi Metro Reopens All Stations Ahead Of CJP Protest

N
News18
Delhi Police has proposed closing entry and exit at 57 Delhi Metro stations from 9 pm on October 9 until October 10, or till the situation normalises, ahead of the proposed protests at Jantar Mantar. (File photo)

Delhi Police Proposes Closing 57 Metro Stations Ahead Of Jantar Mantar Protests

N
News18
The protest has been called to demand the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. (ANI)

Delhi Turns Into Fortress With Metro Curbs And Heavy Security Ahead Of CJP Protest

N
News18
Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates As CJP Calls Fresh Protest At Jantar Mantar

Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates As CJP Calls Fresh Protest At Jantar Mantar

C
CNBC TV18