Opposition March | New Delhi, Oct. 12: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has restricted entry and exit at six central Delhi metro stations on Monday, October 12, citing security reasons.
The restrictions remain in force from 6 am to 4 pm. They coincide with the INDIA bloc’s planned march to the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
The DMRC said security agencies would review the situation and issue further updates if necessary. However, interchange facilities remain available at all six affected stations.
Opposition March | The six metro stations affected by the restrictions are:
- Patel Chowk
- Janpath
- Rajiv Chowk
- Mandi House
- Central Secretariat
- Barakhamba Road
The Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory warning of possible congestion and diversions across central Delhi. Restrictions may affect major roads, intersections and flyovers from 6 am.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
In view of the prevailing law and order situation on 12.10.2026, traffic restrictions and diversions may be implemented at various locations across Delhi. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional travel time.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
* Motorists are requested to avoid non-essential travel through affected areas, follow diversion signs and directions of traffic personnel, and cooperate with Delhi Traffic Police to ensure smooth traffic movement.
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— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 11, 2026
metro station closed today
Commuters have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel through affected areas. They should follow diversion signs, obey traffic personnel and check official updates before travelling.
The advisory covers several locations, including Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, Lodhi Road, Jhandewalan and Central Secretariat. Overnight rainfall and possible waterlogging could further delay traffic in parts of Delhi-NCR.
Why Is the Opposition Marching to the Supreme Court?
The INDIA bloc has planned the march to raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition parties are also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced the march and said participants would submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India. The memorandum is expected to seek action over alleged voter-list irregularities and demand a halt to the SIR process.
Yesterday, the nation’s young came out in Delhi to peacefully protest. They came with love in their hearts, not hatred or anger. They were beaten, both by cops and BJP goons.
This is not the India we want.
Tomorrow, we will march to the Supreme Court as Indians, united beyond party, gender, caste, community and state.
Youth, all opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India, will walk with us.
We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice on behalf of the nation, demanding an end to vote chori, halting of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.
Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Ajit Doval and Mohan Bhagwat cannot silence India’s voice. These cowards cannot intimidate us. They will have to step aside.
We will march together, with love, brotherhood and patriotism.
Daro mat.
Tomorrow, all of India will march to the Supreme Court.
कल दिल्ली में देश का युवा शांतिपूर्ण विरोध के लिए सड़कों पर उतरा। उनके दिलों में नफ़रत या गुस्सा नहीं, मोहब्बत थी। लेकिन उन्हें पुलिस और BJP के गुंडों, दोनों ने पीटा।
ऐसा भारत हम नहीं चाहते।
कल, सोमवार 12 अक्टूबर को, हम भारतीय होने के नाते सुप्रीम कोर्ट तक मार्च करेंगे। पार्टी, महिला-पुरुष, जाति, समुदाय और राज्य की हर दीवार से ऊपर उठकर, हम सब एक साथ चलेंगे।
देश का युवा, तमाम विपक्षी दल, सिविल सोसाइटी और लोकतंत्र में विश्वास रखने वाले, भारत के संविधान के साथ खड़े सभी लोग हमारे साथ चलेंगे।
हम देश की ओर से मुख्य न्यायाधीश को एक ज्ञापन सौंपेंगे। हमारी माँग है – वोट चोरी बंद हो, SIR पर रोक लगे और ज्ञानेश कुमार इस्तीफ़ा दें।
नरेंद्र मोदी, अमित शाह, अजित डोभाल और मोहन भागवत भारत की आवाज़ को दबा नहीं सकते। ये कायर हमें डरा नहीं सकते। इन्हें पीछे हटना ही होगा।
हम सब साथ चलेंगे – मोहब्बत, भाईचारे और देशभक्ति के साथ।डरो मत।
कल पूरा भारत सुप्रीम कोर्ट तक मार्च करेगा।
#ChaloDilli
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 11, 2026
These allegations remain contested and have not been established as findings of electoral wrongdoing. The Election Commission has rejected allegations of politically motivated voter-list manipulation.
The proposed march follows protests in Delhi over the same issue. Security arrangements and transport restrictions have therefore been tightened around central Delhi.
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Commuters travelling through the capital have been advised to allow extra time and monitor updates from the Delhi Metro and traffic police.
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