The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that, starting at 9 p.m. on April 9, 2024, the entry and exit gates of fifty‑seven metro stations across the city will be temporarily closed. The move comes after a request from the Delhi Police, which cited the possibility of crowding in sensitive areas as the reason for seeking precautionary action. According to the notice, interchange facilities will remain operational at most of the affected stations, with the sole exception of New Delhi station, where such connections will be suspended.
The closure is linked to a planned protest by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jantar Mantar. The Delhi Police asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to take precautionary measures to avoid crowding in sensitive areas.
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Beyond the logistical preparations, the Cockroach Janata Party has levelled a specific allegation against the chief election commissioner, Jnanesh Kumar, accusing him of “vote theft.” The Delhi Police and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation are described in the material as taking neutral positions, focusing on safety and operational measures rather than engaging with the substance of the party’s claim.
The Delhi Police asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to take precautionary measures to avoid crowding in sensitive areas.