Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Metro Reopens All Stations After Protest Restrictions
Delhi Metro had limited access at some stations because of a planned protest.
Police had asked for the restrictions amid a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest concerned alleged problems with electoral rolls and the SIR exercise.
At first, 57 stations were affected, then the number was reduced to 45.
Some stations included Rajiv Chowk, ITO and New Delhi.
The restrictions were due to last until 10 pm on October 10.
Later on Saturday, DMRC said all station entrances and exits were open again.
It also said passengers could change trains at all stations.
Several opposition leaders and activists were detained while trying to join or take part in the protest.
DMRC said entry and exit gates at every Delhi Metro station were open again on Saturday.
Interchange facilities were also available across the network, according to DMRC.
Restrictions followed a Delhi Police request amid a CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
DMRC initially restricted entry and exit at 57 stations, later reducing the number to 45.
The restrictions had been extended until 10 pm on October 10, after initially being expected to end at 6 pm.
- Who
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the reopening; restrictions had been imposed amid the CJP protest against Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Entry and exit at all Delhi Metro stations, and interchange facilities, were reported open again.
- When
- Saturday; the restrictions had been extended until 10 pm on October 10.
- Where
- Across the Delhi Metro network.
- Why
- Restrictions were imposed following a Delhi Police request amid a protest over alleged electoral-roll irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
- Stations open
- DMRC said entry and exit at all network stations had reopened.
- Interchange
- Interchange facilities were available at all stations in the reopening update.
- Initial restriction
- Entry and exit restrictions initially covered 57 stations.
- Revised number
- The number of affected stations was later reduced to 45.
- Planned end time
- Restrictions on 45 stations had been extended until 10 pm on October 10.
- Reason stated
- The restrictions followed a Delhi Police request related to the CJP demonstration.