Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CJP Protest: 3 Delhi Metro Stations Reopen After 14 Hours
On July 23, 2024, three Delhi Metro stations—Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat—reopened after being closed for over 14 hours due to a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed 16 stations earlier in the day for security reasons.
While entry gates at the three stations reopened in the evening, 13 other stations remained closed.
The interchange facility was available at the reopened stations throughout the closure.
Three Delhi Metro stations reopened after being closed for over 14 hours due to a CJP protest.
The DMRC closed 16 stations earlier in the day for security reasons.
13 metro stations remained closed as of Thursday evening.
Interchange facility was available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat throughout the closure.
The protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar led to the closure of metro stations.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters
- What
- Reopening of three Delhi Metro stations after closure due to CJP protest
- When
- July 23, 2024, Thursday evening
- Where
- Delhi Metro stations including Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat
- Why
- Security reasons due to ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
Protesters
Authorities
Protest Impact
Protesters
Protesters aim to raise awareness and demand action on their grievances.
Authorities
Authorities close metro stations for security reasons to manage the protest.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Time of Reopening
- Thursday evening
- Duration of Closure
- Over 14 hours
- Stations Reopened
- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat
- Stations Remaining Closed
- 13 stations including Lok Kalyan Marg, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium
- Reason for Closure
- Security reasons due to CJP protest
- Interchange Facility
- Available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat
Sources
CJP stir: Entry resumes at 3 Delhi Metro stations; 13 remain shut
CJP protest: After over 14 hours, entry resumes at 3 Delhi Metro stations; 13 remain shut
DMRC opens entry gates of Mandi House, Central Secretariat metro stations; rest 15 still shut
