CJP's Big Protest At Delhi's Jantar Mantar Today: What's Open, What's Closed?

Meanwhile, Indian Railways has announced a 10-hour suspension of train services at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations, from 4 am to 2 pm on Saturday (Oct 10), citing anticipated traffic congestion. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive during this window will be cancelled at their originating stations.

Why Has Delhi Police Asked For Closures?

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 over alleged "vote theft". The protest seeks the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke has said he will still march to Jantar Mantar.

Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been implemented in Central Delhi. Section 163 of the BNSS is essentially the replacement of Section 144 of the CrPC. Under this, authorities may impose temporary restrictions to prevent violence, riots, unlawful assemblies, and other situations that may disturb public order.

Janpath 

Patel Chowk

Central Secretariat

Lok Kalyan Marg

Rajiv Chowk

New Delhi

Seva Teerth

Mandi House

Barakhamba Road

ITO

Delhi Gate

Khan Market

Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

Jhandewalan

Supreme Court

Indraprastha

Shivaji Stadium

Dilli Haat-INA

Hauz Khas

Jor Bagh

Lajpat Nagar

Jangpura

Ashram

Jamia Millia Islamia

Chawri Bazar

Jama Masjid

Karol Bagh

Rajendra Place

Vishwavidyalaya

Kashmere Gate

Inderlok

Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar

Netaji Subhash Place

Azadpur

Jahangirpuri

Haiderpur Badli Mor

Majlis Park

Seelampur

Maujpur-Babarpur

Jafrabad

Welcome

Yamuna Vihar

Khajuri Khas

Shahdara

Rithala

What Else Is Closed?

Retail Liquor Shops Closed

The excise department has announced that retail outlets across Delhi will remain closed on October 9 and 10. The closure covers specified retail outlets selling Indian, foreign and country liquor, including certain outlets in malls. Licensed restaurants, bars and clubs, however, will continue to serve liquor as usual, according to an excise department official.

Namo Bharat Stations Closed

The Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations, in Delhi, will also remain closed from 9 pm tonight (Oct 9), till 10 pm on Oct 10. During this period, Namo Bharat train services between Anand Vihar (Delhi) and Modipuram (UP) stations will continue to operate unhindered as per schedule.

What Remains Open?

Metro services will remain operational, and the capital city is expected to function as usual. The interchange facility will remain available at all concerned metro stations, except New Delhi metro station. The aim of the entry and exit ban is to stop large groups from reaching the protest area. Metro stations outside the DMRC list are not covered by restrictions.

Alternatives For Commuters

Passengers can use the nearest station not on the list and cover the rest by bus, cab or auto. Heavy traffic is likely around central Delhi, so commuters should allow extra time. DMRC's official channels will carry live updates on reopening.

Alternatives For Rail Passengers

Travellers whose trains have been cancelled can seek refunds through the official IRCTC portal. Other passengers might be able to board or alight at Old Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal or Delhi Sarai Rohilla. Passengers should check train status before leaving home.

Previous Instance

This is not the first instance when authorities have shut down metro stations and other modes of transport. In July this year, 16 stations were shut amid the CJP's march to Parliament over alleged exam irregularities and demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.