Delhi Metro Closes 17 Stations Amid CJP Protest and Parliament Session
Quick Look
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced 17 stations will close from 7:30 AM on July 24 due to heightened security for the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, coinciding with Parliament's Monsoon Session.
- Protesters demand action on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Seventeen Delhi Metro stations are closed from July 24 due to heightened security measures around the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, which coincides with the Parliament's Monsoon Session. The protests are over alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demand the Education Minister's resignation.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that 17 Delhi Metro stations will remain closed from 7.30 am on Friday, July 24, until further instructions due to heightened security arrangements. The closures come as security has been tightened around Jantar Mantar and the Parliament complex due to students protest in the Central Delhi area.
Which Delhi Metro stations will remain closed on July 24?
According to the DMRC, the following Metro stations will remain closed from 7.30 am on Friday, July 24, until further notice:
Lok Kalyan Marg
Rajiv Chowk
Patel Chowk
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
Barakhambha Road
Supreme Court
Seva Teerth
Janpath
Mandi House
Central Secretariat
ITO
Delhi Gate
Indraprastha
Khan Market
Jor Bagh
Shivaji Stadium
Jhandewalan
These stations are located close to Jantar Mantar and the Parliament complex, where security has been significantly enhanced.
Why are Delhi Metro stations being closed?
The Metro station closures are part of extensive security measures around the ongoing CJP protest, which coincides with the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Authorities have increased security around central Delhi to manage the demonstrations and maintain law and order.
Delhi Police step up security
Delhi Police have deployed additional personnel across central Delhi, including teams from the Rapid Action Force (RAF), near Parliament and Jantar Mantar.
Live Events
CJP protest continues at Jantar Mantar
The CJP has continued its protest at Jantar Mantar. The organisation had earlier announced the 'Chalo Sansad' march, a call that was also supported by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning.
Why is the CJP protesting?
The demonstrations began in June 2026 at Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
The protestors are demanding:
Action over the alleged examination irregularities
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Greater transparency in the examination system
The movement gained wider national attention after Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest site in late June and began an indefinite hunger strike.
Delhi Metro commuters advised to plan ahead
Passengers travelling through central Delhi on Friday, July 24, are advised to check the latest updates issued by the DMRC before starting their journey, as Metro services around the affected stations may remain disrupted until further instructions.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Delhi Metro stations will remain closed until further instructions from DMRC.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- When will the metro stations reopen?
- What is the official response to the NEET-UG allegations?
- What is the outcome of Sonam Wangchuk's hospital admission?
