Delhi Metro Closes Six Central Stations Amid INDIA Bloc March
Security restrictions from 6 am to 4 pm coincide with Opposition’s planned march to the Supreme Court over voter roll revision and demands for the CEC’s resignation.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 12th Oct: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit at six metro stations in Central Delhi from 6 am to 4 pm on Monday, citing security reasons, as Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc prepare to march towards the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The affected stations are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road. The DMRC said interchange facilities would remain available at all six stations. Security agencies will review the situation and issue further updates if necessary.
The restrictions come two days after authorities shut down 45 metro stations amid a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Traffic advisory issued across Delhi
The Delhi Traffic Police has warned commuters of possible congestion and diversions at around 30 locations due to security arrangements, the metro restrictions and the planned march. Overnight heavy rainfall and waterlogging could further slow traffic across Delhi-NCR, particularly during office hours.
Among the locations likely to experience disruptions are Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Connaught Place, Dhaula Kuan, Lodhi Road Flyover, Jhandewalan, Panchkuian, Windsor Palace, Rail Bhawan, Jai Singh Road, Gol Dak Khana and the Central Secretariat area.
Motorists have been advised to avoid non-essential travel through affected stretches, follow diversion signs and comply with directions from traffic personnel. Commuters can contact the Delhi Traffic Police through WhatsApp at 8750871493 or helpline numbers 1095 and 011-25844444 for assistance.
INDIA bloc plans march over SIR
The INDIA bloc’s planned march is part of its continuing agitation over alleged irregularities in the SIR process and its demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders from several Opposition parties are expected to participate.
Ahead of the march, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged that young protesters who demonstrated peacefully in Delhi had been assaulted by police personnel and BJP supporters. He said the planned march would bring together Opposition parties, civil society groups and citizens who support democratic rights and the Constitution.
Gandhi said the group intended to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India, demanding an end to what he described as “vote chori”, a halt to the SIR process and the CEC’s resignation.
The proposed march and security restrictions are expected to affect movement across parts of the national capital. Commuters have been advised to check official traffic and metro updates before travelling.
