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Delhi Traffic Advisory: 6 Metro Stations Closed And 30 Routes Diverted Due To Protests
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News18•12-10-2026, 07:11
Delhi Traffic Advisory: 6 Metro Stations Closed And 30 Routes Diverted Due To Protests
- •Opposition parties announced protests in Delhi on October 12, 2026, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •DMRC closed entry and exit gates at 6 major metro stations including Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, and Mandi House until 4 PM.
- •Interchange facilities remain available at all affected metro stations for passengers changing trains.
- •Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory warning of traffic disruptions and diversions across 30 major routes starting from 6 AM.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit at six key stations, including Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, and Barakhamba Road. However, interchange facilities remain available at these locations.
Protests have been organized by opposition parties demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. These demonstrations have prompted security precautions, including traffic diversions across 30 major routes in the city.
Entry and exit facilities at the affected metro stations remain closed from 6 AM to 4 PM for security reasons. Security agencies will review the situation to issue further guidelines based on ongoing developments.
