Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Proposes Metro Curbs Ahead of CJP Protest
A youth group called CJP plans to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The protest is about claims of vote theft.
Police asked the Delhi Metro to restrict entry and exit at 57 stations starting Friday night, but the reports say the request was not confirmation that the Metro had agreed.
Police also asked for fewer trains at those stations.
Some trains due at two Delhi railway stations on Saturday were cancelled.
Police have added security and are putting up more cameras.
They say these steps are meant to manage crowds and keep people away from sensitive areas.
Protest activist Abhijeet Dipke said activists had been detained, but that was his allegation.
Police asked DMRC to close entry and exit gates at 57 stations from 9 pm Friday and reduce train frequency; the articles say implementation was not confirmed.
The proposed restrictions are tied to the CJP’s October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged vote theft.
Railways announced cancellations of specified Mail and Express trains due to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm Saturday.
Police reported 25 FIRs linked to protests that began October 2; allegations in the cases are not findings of guilt.
Security preparations include additional barricades, checks and personnel, plus installation of 300 CCTV cameras at sensitive locations.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Delhi Police, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and the Railways.
- What
- Police proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations ahead of a protest; specified trains were also cancelled.
- When
- The protest is planned for October 10; proposed Metro restrictions begin at 9 pm Friday and last until the situation normalises.
- Where
- Delhi, including Jantar Mantar, central Delhi, New Delhi Railway Station, and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
- Why
- Authorities cited anticipated crowds, traffic congestion, and concerns about protesters moving towards sensitive areas.
Protest organizers and supporters
Police and authorities
Protest and allegations
Protest organizers and supporters
CJP planned a youth-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar over alleged vote theft. Activist Abhijeet Dipke alleged activists had been detained and said he would still travel to Delhi and march.
Police and authorities
Police cited concerns about crowds, rule violations during previous protests, and possible movement towards sensitive areas when requesting precautionary restrictions.
Metro access
Protest organizers and supporters
The planned demonstration is at Jantar Mantar, and the articles report the proposed restrictions could limit access at 57 stations.
Police and authorities
Police asked DMRC to close station gates and reduce train frequency to manage passenger movement; the articles note the request did not confirm DMRC implementation.
- Metro stations named
- 57; police proposed closing their entry and exit gates and reducing train frequency
- Proposed Metro restriction start
- 9 pm Friday
- Protest date and site
- October 10 at Jantar Mantar
- Protest issue
- Alleged vote theft
- Rail cancellations
- Specified Mail and Express trains due at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10
- FIRs reported
- Delhi Police said 25 FIRs had been registered in connection with protests beginning October 2, by Thursday, October 8
- Additional cameras
- 300 CCTV cameras were being installed at sensitive locations
