The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended entry and exit facilities at six metro stations in central Delhi until 4 pm on Monday, October 12, citing security concerns ahead of the Congress-led INDIA bloc’s proposed protest march towards the Supreme Court.
In a post on X, the DMRC said the restrictions came into effect at 6 am and would remain in place until 4 pm. Security agencies will review the situation and issue further updates if necessary. However, interchange facilities will remain available at all six affected stations.
Service Update
Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 06:00 AM till 04:00 PM on 12th October, 2026. Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations.
1. Patel Chowk
2. Janpath
3. Rajiv Chowk
4. Mandi House
5. Central Secretariat
6. Barakhamba Road— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) October 11, 2026
The restrictions follow the temporary closure of 45 metro stations two days earlier in view of a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police have issued an extensive advisory warning commuters of possible congestion and diversions across the national capital.
Heightened security and overnight rain could disrupt Delhi-NCR traffic during the morning rush. Police have identified around 30 locations for possible restrictions and diversions, including Dhaula Kuan, Jhandewalan, Mandi House, Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Lodhi Road, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh, Jantar Mantar Road and Rail Bhawan.
The traffic police urged motorists to avoid affected areas, follow diversion signs and obey traffic personnel.
The INDIA bloc’s proposed march comes amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal.
Ahead of the march, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged on X that police personnel and BJP workers assaulted young people during a peaceful protest in Delhi on Sunday. He condemned the alleged violence, saying it did not reflect the India the country wanted.
अमित शाह की दिल्ली पुलिस खुद तो गुंडागर्दी पर उतर ही आई – RSS-BJP के असली गुंडों को भी महिलाओं और युवाओं पर हिंसा करने की खुली छूट और बढ़ावा दे रही है।
जैसा मैंने कहा था, Mogambo Modi और उसकी सरकार जितना दबाएगी, Gen Z और छात्रों का गुस्सा उतना ही बढ़ेगा।
सोमवार, 12 अक्टूबर को कांग्रेस, पूरा INDIA गठबंधन और देश के युवा बड़ी संख्या में एक बार फिर सड़कों पर उतरेंगे। और इस बार भी आवाज़ पूरे देश में गूंजेगी – पहले से कहीं ज़्यादा।
@AmitShah, जितनी पुलिस लानी है, 10 हज़ार, 20 हज़ार, 40 हज़ार, ले आइए। BJP-RSS के जितने गुंडे बुलाने हैं, बुला लीजिए।
हम डरने वाले नहीं हैं। पीछे हटने वाले नहीं हैं। ये लड़ाई अब रुकने वाली नहीं है!
सोमवार को हम मुख्य न्यायाधीश से भी मिलेंगे और मांग करेंगे कि जब दिल्ली की सड़कों पर संविधान को तार-तार किया जा रहा है और लोकतंत्र को कुचला जा रहा है, तब कानून के संरक्षक आंखों पर पट्टी डाल कर नहीं बैठ सकते।
संविधान की धज्जियां उड़ेंगी और हम चुप बैठेंगे? ऐसा हरगिज़ नहीं होगा। जवाबदेही तय करवाकर रहेंगे!
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 10, 2026
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