Delhi Metro Stations Closed: Protesters remain present at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Consequently, 16 Delhi Metro stations have been closed until further notice. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shared a post on the social media platform X stating that these stations have been closed for security reasons until further orders. Most of these are Blue Line stations. The DMRC stated that the listed stations are closed until further instructions; however, interchange facilities will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat. Entry and exit points at these 16 stations have been shut down.

Major unrest was witnessed on Monday during a protest march towards Parliament. Subsequently, on Tuesday night, troublemakers caused significant chaos at Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place. In response, the Delhi Police is preparing to take strict action against those inciting disorder. Meanwhile, the DMRC has announced the closure of 16 Delhi Metro stations.

Which stations will remain closed?

1. Lok Kalyan Marg

2. Rajiv Chowk

3. Patel Chowk

4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

5. Barakhamba Road

6. Supreme Court

7. Seva Tirath

8. Janpath

9. Mandi House

10. Central Secretariat

11. ITO

12. Delhi Gate

13. Indraprastha

14. Khan Market

15. Jor Bagh

16. Shivaji Stadium

“>July 22, 2026

CRPF Deployment

According to available information, CRPF personnel are present at the metro stations. CRPF troops have also been deployed along the route leading to Parliament. Delhi Police personnel have been deployed at four metro stations near Jantar Mantar: Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, and Barakhamba. Police are monitoring the number of people arriving at Jantar Mantar from outside the metro stations.

Major protests have been witnessed over the past few days amidst the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Thousands of passengers travel on the Delhi Metro’s Blue Line every day. Rajiv Chowk is the busiest station on the network, serving as an interchange point with the Yellow Line. The Blue Line operates services to and from Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City and Vaishali.

Commuters to Face Inconvenience

The sudden closure of the Delhi Metro will cause significant inconvenience to the general public, as most people rely on it for their daily commute to work. Travelling by metro is cost-effective and offers a convenient way to reach one’s destination.