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Delhi Metro shuts 45 stations as CJP protest continues, Namo Bharat stations also closed
✍️ NDTV
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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The Delhi Metro has closed 45 stations today in response to a protest by the Chief Justice of India, with two Namo Bharat stations remaining shut until 10 PM.
Delhi's public transport network faced a major disruption on October 10 as the Delhi Metro announced the closure of 45 stations across its network. The shutdown was ordered in response to a protest organized by the Chief Justice of India (CJP), which has been ongoing for several days.
In addition to the regular metro lines, two stations on the newly launched Namo Bharat Metro – Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar – will stay closed until 10 PM on the same day. The extended closure aligns with the broader protest actions affecting the capital's transit system.
Commuters were advised to seek alternative routes, with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) urging passengers to use unaffected lines, bus services, and ride‑sharing options. No official statement on the expected duration of the closures beyond today was released.
The CJP protest, which began as a demand for judicial reforms, has increasingly impacted daily life in the city, prompting authorities to balance security concerns with the need to maintain essential services.
In addition to the regular metro lines, two stations on the newly launched Namo Bharat Metro – Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar – will stay closed until 10 PM on the same day. The extended closure aligns with the broader protest actions affecting the capital's transit system.
Commuters were advised to seek alternative routes, with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) urging passengers to use unaffected lines, bus services, and ride‑sharing options. No official statement on the expected duration of the closures beyond today was released.
The CJP protest, which began as a demand for judicial reforms, has increasingly impacted daily life in the city, prompting authorities to balance security concerns with the need to maintain essential services.