Archive · 23 Jul 2026
16 Delhi Metro Stations Closed Amid CJP Protest
Sixteen metro stations in central Delhi have been closed because of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
These stations include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, and Mandi House.
People can still change trains at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat without leaving the stations.
Commuters are advised to use nearby stations and other transport options like buses and auto-rickshaws.
The closure is causing delays and inconvenience for many people.
The protest is demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and accountability in the education system.
There was also some violence near Tolstoy Marg in the Connaught Place area, where some people threw stones and bottles at the police.
Sixteen metro stations in central Delhi closed due to security concerns.
Affected stations include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, and others.
Interchange facilities at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat remain operational.
Closure due to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.
Commuters advised to use nearby stations and alternate transport options.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and law enforcement agencies
- What
- Closure of 16 metro stations in central Delhi
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium
- Why
- Heightened security directives from law enforcement agencies due to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest
Commuters
Authorities
Impact of Closure
Commuters
Commuters face significant inconvenience and delays due to the sudden closure of major metro stations.
Authorities
Authorities prioritize security and law enforcement, necessitating the closure of metro stations.
- Affected Stations
- Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium
- Operational Interchanges
- Rajiv Chowk (Yellow and Blue lines), Mandi House (Blue and Violet lines), Central Secretariat (Yellow and Violet lines)
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Reason for Closure
- Heightened security directives from law enforcement agencies
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accountability in the education system
- Fresh Unrest Location
- Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place area
- Injured Police Officer
- Assistant Commissioner of Police (Connaught Place) Vivek Bhagat
Sources
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