Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi Metro Shuts 16 Stations in Protest Zone
In Delhi, India, the Metro has closed 16 stations near a protest area called Jantar Mantar.
This is the second day in a row that this has happened.
The protest is being held by supporters of the CJP.
Commuters like Nazir Khan, who works to chase away monkeys, are finding it hard to get to work because of the closed stations.
They have to walk or take buses instead.
The protesters want to make their voices heard, but the station closures are causing problems for people who need to travel.
Delhi Metro has shut 16 stations near the protest zone at Jantar Mantar for the second consecutive day.
The protest is being held by supporters of the CJP.
Commuters are facing difficulties and have to walk or take buses to get to their destinations.
Nazir Khan, a commuter, usually gets off at Lok Kalyan Marg station but had to go to Dilli Haat-INA instead.
The station closures are causing disruptions in the daily routines of thousands of commuters.
- Who
- Commuters and protesters in Central Delhi
- What
- Delhi Metro has shut 16 stations near the protest zone at Jantar Mantar
- When
- For the second consecutive day
- Where
- Central Delhi, near Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To manage the situation during the protest by CJP supporters
Protesters
Commuters
Station Closures
Protesters
Protesters argue that their demonstration is peaceful and necessary for their cause, and that the station closures are an overreaction.
Commuters
Commuters are inconvenienced by the station closures, which disrupt their daily routines and make it harder to get to work.
- Number of Stations Closed
- 16
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Organizers
- CJP supporters
- Commuters Affected
- Thousands
- Alternative Transport
- Buses, walking