New Delhi, October 2, 2026: Entry and exit at 11 Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi have been closed amid heightened security ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and New Delhi. Interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi and Central Secretariat.
The protest has been called by groups including the All India Students’ Association (AISA), AAP, NSUI and Indian Youth Congress, with organisers raising allegations concerning electoral rolls and the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Delhi Police has denied permission for the proposed gathering and imposed restrictions on assemblies in the New Delhi district.
Security personnel and barricades have been deployed around Jantar Mantar and other sensitive areas as authorities prepare for the protest.
