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Delhi Protest: Strict Security, Metro Closures And Train Cancellations Spark Supreme Court Concern
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News18•09-10-2026, 15:33
Delhi Protest: Strict Security, Metro Closures And Train Cancellations Spark Supreme Court Concern
- •Security has been tightened in Delhi ahead of the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar by Cockroach Janta Party and student organizations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that 57 metro stations will remain closed from Friday 9 PM, while railways decided to cancel several mail and express trains.
- •The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the extensive restrictions, telling the government that security arrangements should not completely halt the movement of ordinary citizens.
- •The opposition INDIA bloc leaders are scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu at 8 PM to discuss the political situation.
- •Delhi Police has refused to grant permission for the protest and appealed to citizens not to participate in unauthorized gatherings.
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Security was tightened and restrictions were announced ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 by the Cockroach Janta Party and student organizations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, which Delhi Police refused to permit.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations would remain closed starting from 9 PM on Friday until further orders due to security concerns.
The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the extensive restrictions, stating that services should be regulated rather than completely shut down so that ordinary citizens and daily commuters are not left without transport options.
