11 metro stations shut in Delhi ahead of protest against Gyanesh Kumar

In a social media post, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said while the 11 stations will remain closed, the interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat stations.

Service Update

The entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed till further notice. However, interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat stations:

1. Janpath
2. Patel Chowk
3. Central…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) October 2, 2026

The Delhi Police has, meanwhile, denied permission for the proposed protest. The protest has been called by the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan, is scheduled to begin at 11 am on Friday.

Security tightened around Jantar Mantar

The Delhi authorities have deployed the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel alongside Delhi Police personnel at Jantar Mantar and other key points in New Delhi district. Barricades have been put up and additional personnel positioned at entry and exit points.

According to PTI, around 3,000 to 4,000 people were expected to attend the gathering. The police have heightened the security arrangements in the area.

The organisers are calling for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls and the conduct of elections.

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Traffic advisory issued

The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory warning commuters of traffic curbs near areas in Lutyens’ Delhi.

“Traffic diversions/regulations will be in place around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, GPO, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road, Parliament Street and adjoining roads,” the Delhi Traffic Police said in a social media post.

“In connection with traffic restrictions and regulated movement around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas on 02 October 2026, commuters are advised to avoid the affected stretches wherever feasible and plan their journeys in advance,” it added.

11 metro stations shut in Delhi ahead of protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The metro curbs were announced for Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, and New Delhi.

Security tightened around Jantar Mantar

Traffic advisory issued