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Six Delhi Metro Stations Close Ahead of Opposition Court March
Delhi Metro temporarily closed the entrances and exits at six stations on October 12.
The closures were scheduled to last from 6 a.m.
until 4 p.m.
People could still change metro lines at those stations.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said security agencies would review the situation and provide updates.
Traffic could also be disrupted in parts of the city.
Opposition leaders planned to march to the Supreme Court.
They said they were protesting alleged problems with the voter-roll revision process and calling for action involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The reports also said opposition leaders had asked to meet the Chief Justice, but the request was declined.
DMRC closed entry and exit at six stations from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 12, 2026.
The affected stations are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road.
Interchange facilities remained available at all six stations, according to DMRC.
Security agencies were to review the situation and share updates; traffic diversions were also possible in parts of New Delhi and Central Delhi.
Opposition leaders planned a march to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral irregularities and demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Who
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, security agencies and opposition leaders, including Congress leaders.
- What
- Entry and exit were closed at six metro stations ahead of a planned opposition march to the Supreme Court; interchange remained available.
- Where
- Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road stations in Delhi; the march was to the Supreme Court.
- When
- October 12, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the march was planned for that day.
- Why
- DMRC cited security reasons amid the planned protest march.
Key facts
- Stations affected
- Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road
- Restriction
- Station entry and exit closed; interchange facilities remained available
- Scheduled hours
- 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Announcing agency
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Related event
- Opposition march to the Supreme Court
- Traffic advisory
- Possible disruptions and diversions in New Delhi and Central Delhi
Quotes
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The corporation operating the Delhi Metro.
“Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 06:00 AM till 04:00 PM on 12th October, 2026. Further, the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies, and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations.”
deccanchronicle.com
businesstoday.in
“In view of the law and order situation, traffic may be impacted on the following stretches in Delhi on 12.10.2026. Diversions will be enforced starting from 06:00 AM on 12.10.2026 depending upon the prevailing situation. The general public is informed that movement at the following points and surrounding stretches might remain affected.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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