New Delhi, October 10, 2026: Delhi authorities imposed transport and connectivity restrictions around a planned protest at Jantar Mantar, affecting commuters and residents in parts of the capital. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s revised advisory restricted entry and exit at 45 stations from 9 pm on October 9 until 6 pm on October 10, while interchange facilities remained available at affected stations except New Delhi station, according to media reports.

Authorities also announced a temporary mobile internet suspension within a four-kilometre radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing. The measures were presented as preventive steps ahead of a demonstration concerning alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls and a demand for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.

What commuters should know

  • Entry and exit restrictions were reported at 45 Metro stations; the number was revised down from an earlier advisory covering 57 stations.
  • Interchange arrangements and station access may differ, so check the latest Delhi Metro Rail Corporation update before setting out.
  • Some rail services to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin were also reported cancelled for part of October 10.
  • Mobile internet restrictions were announced for a defined area and period, not as a blanket nationwide shutdown.

Why were restrictions imposed?

Police cited law-and-order concerns around the planned gathering. Organisers and political groups have questioned the restrictions and the reasons given for denying permission. Those competing claims should be distinguished from confirmed service notices and official orders.

Advice for travellers

Passengers should check current Metro and railway notices, allow extra travel time, and confirm whether their station’s entry or exit is open. People relying on mobile data in the affected area may wish to download tickets, maps and essential contact details in advance. Conditions can change during the day, so older station lists should not be treated as live operational guidance.

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