Day After Supreme Court Order, 6 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Till 4pm for ‘Security Reasons’
Interchange service will remain open as security agencies review the situation ahead of the Opposition’s planned march to the Supreme Court.
- On Monday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit at six stations—Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Mandi House, and Barakhamba Road—from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to security concerns.
- These closures follow the INDIA bloc's announcement of a protest march to the Supreme Court, where opposition leaders plan to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding electoral irregularities.
- Kant declined a meeting with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, stating that issues including the Special Intensive Revision process and alleged "vote chori" are already sub judice in the Supreme Court.
- The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory warning of possible traffic disruptions and diversions across New Delhi and Central Delhi, with movement potentially affected at major intersections throughout the day.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and other opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that "Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Ajit Doval and Mohan Bhagwat cannot silence India's voice.
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Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at 6 stations till 4pm amid Congress march towards Supreme Court; traffic diversions likely
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 due to security concerns amid Congress' call for a protest march to the Supreme Court, while interchange facilities will continue to be available at the affected stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
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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 due to security concerns amid Congress' call for a protest march to the Supreme Court, while interchange facilities will continue to be available at the affected stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
According to officials, security agencies are continuously monitoring the situation and will review the situation after 4 p.m., after which further guidelines will be shared. Metro passengers are advised to check route status before commencing their journey.
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