Archive · 20 Jul 2026
DMRC Suspends 5 Metro Stations Amid Protests
The Delhi Metro has closed five stations near Parliament because of a protest.
The protest is about problems in the education system, like a test paper leak.
A man named Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike to make the government fix these problems.
The police are very alert and have told people not to protest without permission.
The stations will stay closed until the police say it's safe to open them again.
DMRC suspended services at five metro stations near Parliament due to security concerns.
The closure is in response to a protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar.
Protests are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and education system failures.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike, threatening to end it if the government addresses education accountability.
Delhi Police have intensified security, deployed Rapid Action Force, and issued prohibitory orders against unauthorized protests.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Delhi Police, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Suspension of metro services at five stations due to security concerns and protests
- When
- Monday, July 20, 2026 (first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session)
- Where
- Central Delhi, near Parliament complex and Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Security concerns due to CJP's proposed march to Parliament and ongoing protests over education system failures
Protesters
Government
Education System Accountability
Protesters
Demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and education system failures.
Government
No official response from the government regarding the demands of the protesters.
- Stations Closed
- Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Seva Teerth
- Reason for Closure
- Security concerns during Parliament's Monsoon Session and CJP protest
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Issue
- Alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and education system failures
- Protest Leader
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Security Measures
- Rapid Action Force deployed, prohibitory orders in place
- Hunger Strike Condition
- Wangchuk to end strike if government accepts accountability or MPs address education issues
Sources
CJP Protest March: 5 Delhi Metro stations closed over security concerns
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