Jantar Mantar Protest: Entry, Exit Closed at 11 Delhi Metro Stations; See Full List

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit facilities at 11 stations amid heightened security ahead of planned protests at Jantar Mantar on October 2.

The restrictions come alongside Gandhi Jayanti programmes at Rajghat and Vijay Ghat, with traffic restrictions in central Delhi from 5 am to 11 am.

11 Metro Stations Closed

DMRC said entry and exit will remain closed at the following stations until further notice:

1. Janpath
2. Patel Chowk
3. Central Secretariat
4. Rajiv Chowk
5. Seva Teerth
6. Mandi House
7. Lok Kalyan Marg
8. INA
9. Chawri Bazar
10. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
11. New Delhi

AAP, AISA Plan Jantar Mantar Protest

The restrictions come ahead of a planned demonstration by the All India Students  Association (AISA) and other activists at Jantar Mantar.

The protesters are opposing the functioning of the Election Commission and have called for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

AAP leaders, including Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia, have also appealed to people to gather at Jantar Mantar and demand Kumar’s resignation.

The leaders have cited concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Delhi Police has said no organisation has been granted permission to hold protests at Jantar Mantar. Security has been stepped up across Lutyens’ Delhi.

Alternative Metro Stations for Commuters

Commuters travelling towards the Jantar Mantar area can use stations that are not on the closure list, including:

• Barakhamba Road: Blue Line; commuters can continue by road or on foot.
• Shivaji Stadium: Airport Express; another central Delhi option followed by road transport.
• Chandni Chowk: Yellow Line; farther from Jantar Mantar but outside the closure list.
• Kashmere Gate: Major interchange and outside the announced closure list.

Traffic Curbs in Central Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions and regulated movement around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, GPO, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road and Parliament Street.

Traffic heading towards Patel Chowk from Connaught Place and towards GPO from Patel Chowk may be diverted or regulated.

Commuters have been advised to avoid Jantar Mantar, Ashoka Road, Parliament Street and adjoining roads, use alternative routes and allow extra travel time.

Section 163 Orders Remain in Force

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force across the New Delhi district.

Delhi Police said gatherings of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, dharnas, slogans and speeches are prohibited without prior written permission.

The restrictions also cover firearms, banners, placards, sticks and similar items. Police said violations could invite legal action.