Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Delhi Metro Closes Six Stations Ahead of Opposition Supreme Court March
Delhi temporarily closed the entrances and exits of six Metro stations on October 12.
The closures were scheduled to last from 6 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
People could still change trains at those stations.
Metro officials said security agencies would review the situation and share updates.
Traffic police also warned that roads at 30 locations might be disrupted or diverted.
The police said changes would depend on conditions and advised people to avoid unnecessary trips through affected areas.
These measures were in place as opposition parties planned a march to the Supreme Court.
They were protesting alleged problems with the revision of voter lists and demanding action involving election chief Gyanesh Kumar.
Reports also said opposition leaders’ request to meet Chief Justice Surya Kant was declined, with leaders advised to use the judicial process.
Entry and exit at Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road were restricted from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 12, 2026.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said interchange facilities remained available and security agencies would review conditions.
Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible disruptions and diversions at 30 locations, depending on conditions on the ground.
Commuters were advised to avoid non-essential travel through affected areas and allow extra time, including for airport and railway journeys.
The restrictions coincided with an INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral-roll irregularities and demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Delhi Traffic Police and opposition leaders, including Congress and INDIA bloc members.
- What
- Entry and exit were restricted at six Metro stations, with possible traffic diversions, as opposition parties planned a march to the Supreme Court.
- When
- October 12, 2026; Metro restrictions were scheduled from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and traffic measures could begin at 6 a.m.
- Where
- Six Metro stations and potentially affected roads in New Delhi and Central Delhi; the planned march was to the Supreme Court.
- Why
- Authorities cited security and law-and-order concerns amid a planned protest over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition parties
Authorities and court process
Alleged electoral irregularities
Opposition parties
Opposition parties alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and described their concerns as vote theft.
Authorities and court process
The articles report that related matters were already before the court; they do not provide an official response to the opposition’s allegations.
Planned march and meeting request
Opposition parties
Opposition leaders planned a march to the Supreme Court and sought to present a memorandum to the Chief Justice.
Authorities and court process
Reports said the Chief Justice declined an administrative audience, stating that administrative orders could not be made on the matter and indicating that leaders could file a judicial petition.
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Metro restriction hours
- 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Affected stations
- Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road
- Metro service
- Station entry and exit restricted; interchange facilities remained available
- Traffic advisory
- Possible disruptions and diversions at 30 identified locations, depending on conditions
- Protest
- Opposition march planned to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral irregularities
- Opposition demands
- An end to the SIR process and the resignation or removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Chief Justice meeting
- Reports said Chief Justice Surya Kant declined an administrative meeting request and indicated leaders could pursue the judicial process
Sources
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