The rally organised by the Cockroach Janta Party on October 10 is explicitly called for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.
When the Delhi Police announced plans to close fifty‑seven metro stations for the October 10 rally, the Supreme Court stepped in, voicing serious unease about the scale of the restriction and its impact on ordinary commuters.
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D Raja said extra forces are being deployed everywhere to terrorise people.
The INDIA bloc has fixed its internal discussion for three in the afternoon.
D Raja, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India, denounced the government’s actions, labelling the restrictions on movement and the deployment of forces as "very unfair" and "highly condemnable," arguing that they undermine democratic expression.
In its order, the Supreme Court instructed officials to publicise any regulations affecting metro and railway services well in advance, aiming to reduce confusion and allow commuters to plan their travel despite the protest.
During an INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Central Hall of Parliament, leaders plan to deliberate on possible next steps, including a potential audience with the President to address electoral concerns.
D Raja said they are going to close all Metro stations, while the Supreme Court urged authorities to ensure minimal disruption and consider alternative protest sites.
At least 56 metro stations are expected to see service disruptions, affecting commuters.
The INDIA bloc has fixed its internal discussion for three in the afternoon.
The authorities’ original plan identified fifty‑seven specific stations for closure, a figure that underscores the breadth of the intended restriction across Delhi’s extensive metro lines.
All actions — police deployments, station closures, and the INDIA bloc meeting — are anchored to October 10, the date set for the Cockroach Janta Party rally and the associated demonstrations.
On 2026-10-09, the Supreme Court modified the ban on Delhi Metro services.