Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Delhi Metro Restricts Access at 11 Stations Before Protest
Delhi Metro has closed the entry and exit gates at 11 stations.
People can still change trains at five important interchange stations.
The closures are connected to a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
Opposition parties and student groups are expected to take part.
They are asking for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Police have limited large gatherings in the New Delhi district unless they have written permission.
Roads near the protest area may be blocked or redirected.
Commuters are being asked to check official updates and use other routes or stations.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation restricted entry and exit at 11 stations on Friday until further notice, following Delhi Police directions.
Interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat.
The restrictions precede an opposition and student-organised protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Traffic diversions and controls are planned around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road and Parliament Street.
Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders across New Delhi district and deployed police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel ahead of an expected gathering of 3,000 to 4,000 people.
- Who
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Delhi Police, opposition parties, student organisations and expected protesters.
- What
- Entry and exit have been restricted at 11 metro stations, while security and traffic controls have been increased.
- When
- The restrictions were announced for Friday, ahead of a protest scheduled for 11 am; the article also refers to demonstrations planned for October 2.
- Where
- The affected stations and security measures are in central New Delhi, particularly around Jantar Mantar and nearby roads.
- Why
- Authorities are preparing for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and say the measures are intended to maintain public order, safety and traffic flow.
Protest Organisers and Supporters
Authorities and Security Officials
Purpose of the demonstration
Protest Organisers and Supporters
Opposition parties, Left organisations, Youth Congress and student groups are demonstrating at Jantar Mantar and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Authorities and Security Officials
Delhi Police is preparing for the expected gathering to maintain public order, protect safety and keep traffic moving.
Public movement and assembly
Protest Organisers and Supporters
Protesters plan to assemble at Jantar Mantar, subject to the permissions and restrictions imposed by authorities.
Authorities and Security Officials
Authorities have prohibited unauthorised gatherings, processions, picketing, dharnas, slogan-shouting, speeches and the carrying of banners, placards, sticks or weapons across New Delhi district.
Travel and access restrictions
Protest Organisers and Supporters
The metro and road measures may make travel to the protest area more difficult for participants and other commuters.
Authorities and Security Officials
DMRC and police say restrictions, diversions, barricades and additional deployments are necessary precautions, while interchange facilities and alternative routes remain available.
- Affected stations
- Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and New Delhi
- Metro interchange stations
- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest timing
- Scheduled for 11 am
- Expected gathering
- Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 people
- Legal restriction
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita prohibits unauthorised assemblies and demonstrations of five or more people, among other activities
- Security deployment
- Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces and paramilitary units have been deployed at sensitive locations