12 Delhi metro stations closed for entry and exit ahead of Jantar Mantar protest: Full list
Here's the latest protest news from across India:
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday revealed the closure of entry and exit facilities at 12 metro stations till further notice amid heightened security over planned protests at Jantar Mantar by the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Adding to this, The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday revealed the closure of entry and exit facilities at 11 metro stations (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) The restrictions coincide with Gandhi Jayanti programmes at Rajghat and Vijay Ghat, with the Delhi Traffic Police enforcing special arrangements in central Delhi from 5 am to 11 am, HT reported earlier.
Meanwhile, Barakhamba was added to the list later in the day by the DMRC.
Notably, The restrictions come as groups including the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and other activists have planned a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 2 over the functioning of the Election Commission and against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
As per the latest buzz, AAP leaders, including Atishi , Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia, have also appealed to people to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, citing concerns over the Election Commission’s functioning and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
In further updates, Delhi Police has shared that no permission has been granted to any organisation for protests at Jantar Mantar , even as security has been stepped up across Lutyens’ Delhi, HT reported earlier.
On top of that, For reaching the Jantar Mantar area, commuters can consider nearby stations that are not on the closure list, such as:
Traffic towards Patel Chowk from Connaught Place and towards GPO from Patel Chowk may be diverted or regulated. Commuters have been advised to avoid Jantar Mantar, Ashoka Road, Parliament Street and adjoining roads, use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Source: Hindustan Times