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Delhi Closes Metro Stations and Suspends Trains Before Protests

A political group plans to hold a protest in Delhi on Saturday, October 10.

The protest is about claims of vote theft and calls for the chief election commissioner to resign.

To prevent large crowds from moving toward sensitive places, authorities are restricting access at 57 metro stations.

Trains at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations will also stop for ten hours.

Some trains scheduled to arrive during that time will be cancelled.

Delhi's liquor shops will be closed on Friday and Saturday, but licensed bars, clubs and restaurants can still serve liquor.

Other metro stations and metro services are expected to keep running.

People can travel from an unaffected station by bus, taxi or auto, and should check updates before setting out.

Key facts

Metro restrictions: Entry and exit at 57 stations closed from 9 p.m. October 9 through October 10, until further notice.
Railway suspension: New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations: 4 a.m.–2 p.m. on October 10.
Cancelled trains: Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive during the suspension will be cancelled at their originating stations.
Protest: The Cockroach Janta Party announced a youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
Reason for protest: Alleged vote theft and opposition to the Special Intensive Revision drive; the party is seeking the chief election commissioner's resignation.
Liquor outlets: Retail outlets across Delhi are closed October 9 and 10; licensed restaurants, bars and clubs may serve liquor as usual.
Namo Bharat: Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar stations close from 9 p.m. October 9 to 10 p.m. October 10; services between Anand Vihar and Modipuram continue as scheduled.

NDTV · 1 hr ago