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Delhi Metro Shuts 12 Stations Amid Jantar Mantar Protest Call Over Election Irregularities
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News18•02-10-2026, 12:00
Delhi Metro Shuts 12 Stations Amid Jantar Mantar Protest Call Over Election Irregularities
- •The Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at 12 stations, including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat, due to planned protests by the AAP and student unions.
- •Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision and conduct of SIR.
- •Stations affected include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Barakhamba, and New Delhi, with interchange facilities remaining open at select locations.
- •The Aam Aadmi Party, AISA, NSUI, and IYC announced protests at Jantar Mantar, despite Delhi Police denying permission.
- •Additional police and CAPF personnel have been deployed at Jantar Mantar and other sensitive areas, with barricades in place to prevent unauthorized gatherings.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit at 12 stations after the AAP and various student unions announced protests at Jantar Mantar.
The protesting political parties and student organizations are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision exercise and its conduct of SIR.
Despite the closures, interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi, and Central Secretariat stations.
