Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on Monday
NEW DELHI: Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6am to 4pm on Monday amid heightened security arrangements for the Congress-led protest march towards the Supreme Court.Interchange facilities will remain operational at all six stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.The affected stations are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road. The restrictions will be reviewed by security agencies, with further updates to be issued depending on the situation, DMRC said in a post on X on Monday.
The six Delhi Metro stations where entry and exit will remain closed from 6am to 4pm on October 12 are:
- Patel Chowk
- Janpath
- Rajiv Chowk
- Mandi House
- Central Secretariat
- Barakhamba Road
The restrictions coincide with a Delhi Traffic Police advisory warning of possible traffic disruptions and diversions across New Delhi and Central Delhi.
Diversions will be enforced from 6am, depending on the prevailing situation, and vehicle movement could be affected at major intersections, flyovers and roads.“In view of the law and order situation, traffic may be impacted on the following stretches in Delhi on 12.10.2026,” the advisory said, urging commuters to account for delays and plan their journeys accordingly.Opposition leaders and MPs from several INDIA bloc parties are expected to march towards the Supreme Court on Monday to protest alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest is part of the opposition's continuing campaign over the revision of electoral rolls. Security agencies are monitoring the situation as authorities prepare for the march and its potential impact on traffic and public transport.(With ANI inputs)