The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended services at five Metro stations in central Delhi due to heightened security arrangements as the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins.
The move comes amid increased security in the national capital ahead of a proposed “Chalo Sansad” march announced by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The affected stations will remain closed until further notice.
Which Metro Stations Are Closed?
In a post on X, the DMRC announced that the following Metro stations have been closed:
Janpath
Rajiv Chowk
Patel Chowk
Central Secretariat
Seva Teerth
These stations are located close to the Parliament complex and Jantar Mantar, where protests have been taking place for the past several weeks.
DMRC said the stations will remain closed until further instructions.
Security Increased Around Parliament
Security has been tightened across central Delhi following the start of Parliament’s Monsoon Session and the proposed march towards Parliament.
Delhi Police has deployed additional personnel in the area, including teams from the Rapid Action Force (RAF), to maintain law and order.
According to the police, the organizers of the proposed march have not obtained official permission for the demonstration.
Authorities also said that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remains in force across the New Delhi district.
Under these restrictions, protest marches, demonstrations, processions, and gatherings of five or more people are not allowed, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar with prior approval.
Police have warned that action will be taken against anyone violating these restrictions.
Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Draws Attention
The protest movement began in June over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demonstrations gained nationwide attention after activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest at Jantar Mantar in late June and started an indefinite hunger strike.
Earlier on Monday, Wangchuk said he would end his hunger strike if the government accepts responsibility for recent failures in the education system, including alleged paper leaks, or if Members of Parliament assure him that the issue of education accountability will be discussed during the Monsoon Session.
Protest Continues Despite Hospitalisation
Although Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital on Saturday morning, the protest has continued at Jantar Mantar.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police has maintained strict security arrangements across central Delhi to prevent any disruption during the ongoing Parliament session.
