New Delhi Metro station closed amid Cockroach Janta Party protests
Quick Look
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed the New Delhi Metro station indefinitely, following the earlier closure of 17 other stations across the capital.
- These closures coincided with Cockroach Janta Party protests at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over an alleged NEET paper leak.
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Why It Matters
The Delhi Metro closed 17 stations a day prior amid security concerns, coinciding with ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party over an alleged NEET paper leak.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday said the New Delhi Metro station has been closed till further instructions, adding that no interchange facility will be available at the station.
The metro operator did not specify the reason behind the closure.
The development comes a day after the DMRC had shut 17 metro stations across the national capital from 7:30 am until further instructions amid heightened security arrangements. While stations including Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat were closed for entry and exit, interchange facilities had remained operational at these key junctions.
On Thursday, the affected stations included 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 and Jhandewalan, with the latter being added to the list later in the day.
The restrictions coincided with the ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the alleged NEET paper leak, with demonstrators gathering at Jantar Mantar and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The CJP had alleged that internet services were disrupted around Jantar Mantar, claiming the move was aimed at preparing for another police crackdown. In posts on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned the internet shutdown and appealed to police and paramilitary personnel not to use force against protesters.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Metro stations will remain closed until further notice
Very likely · Within days
Protests by Cockroach Janta Party will continue
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Exact reason for New Delhi Metro station closure?
- Duration of metro station closures?
- Police response to CJP's internet shutdown allegations?
