(RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shared a list of 18 metro stations which will remain shut on Saturday, July 25, amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at the Janata Mantar.
CJP Protest News LIVE Updates: The DMRC shared a list of 18 metro stations which will remain shut on Saturday, and said train services on the Airport Express Line shall only be available between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.Passengers face inconvenience and travel disruptions outside New Delhi Railway Station after the closure of New Delhi Metro Station due to heightened security arrangements amid the CJP protest in the national capital in New Delhi, India, on Friday, July 24, 2026.(RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shared a list of 18 metro stations which will remain shut on Saturday, July 25, amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at the Janata Mantar. It, however, said that the interchange facility will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.Full list of 18 metro stations shut today:1. Lok Kalyan MargQuick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe 18 closed metro stations include Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan, and New Delhi.Services on the Airport Express Line were restricted to manage the large crowds and security arrangements in central Delhi due to the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar.Commuters can interchange between metro lines at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations, which remain open despite other station closures.The Cockroach Janata Party demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ₹1 crore compensation for NEET victims, and no legal actions against the protesters.It is advised to refrain from participating in the protest at Jantar Mantar due to safety concerns and potential legal consequences as indicated by the warnings from the University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University.2. Rajiv Chowk3. Patel Chowk4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg5. Barakhambha Road6. Supreme Court7. Seva Teerth8. Janpath9. Mandi House10. Central Secretariat11. ITO12. Delhi Gate13. Indraprastha14. Khan Market15. Jor Bagh16. Shivaji Stadium17. JhandewalanAirport Express LineThe DMRC said train services on Airport Express Line shall only be available between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.Sharing the update on the metro connectivity, the DMRC posted on X, saying, "Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted."The restrictions came as security arrangements remain in place in central Delhi in view of the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janata Party, which has drawn large gatherings at Jantar Mantar and nearby areas over the past few days.‘Concerns that situation could escalate’CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Friday, “We have been informed that a much larger crowd is expected tomorrow [Saturday] and Sunday. That is why the government is trying to detain or arrest us tonight. If that happens, it will be another major mistake. When they took Sonam Sir away, the movement only grew stronger.”“When students were lathi-charged and injured, the protests intensified further. If we are also detained, the movement will spread even more across the country. If the government truly wants to resolve this, the only solution is Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation,” he said.Meanwhile, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das also claimed, “Received intel: There are concerns that the situation could escalate into a much harsher crackdown over the coming days. But instead of relying primarily on police, authorities may use hired groups to provoke violence at and around Jantar Mantar and nearby protest sites by posing as protesters, potentially triggering clashes, stampedes, or other incidents. Such events could then be used to justify a large-scale security response and arrests.”About the AuthorAkriti AnandAkriti Anand is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint. She is a digital journalist with more than six y
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