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Delhi Metro Shuts 11 Stations Amid Jantar Mantar Protest Over CEC Resignation Demand
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News18•02-10-2026, 09:00
Delhi Metro Shuts 11 Stations Amid Jantar Mantar Protest Over CEC Resignation Demand
- •Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at 11 stations, including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat, due to planned protests.
- •The protests, organized by AAP and student unions, demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Protesters allege mass deletion of voters and issues with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- •Stations affected include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, and Mandi House.
- •Interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi, and Central Secretariat stations.
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The Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at 11 stations after the AAP and various student unions announced protests at Jantar Mantar.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleged mass voter deletions.
Interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi, and Central Secretariat stations.
