Normalcy restored: Delhi Metro reopens all network gates as CJP calls off agitation
New Delhi, July 25
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has restored regular passenger services at all stations. The move follows the formal withdrawal of the agitation by the Cockroach Janata Party.
"Entry gates of all Metro Stations of the Delhi Metro network are now open", the DMRC said on
The decision follows days of security restrictions and staggered closures at 18 key central Delhi metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and New Delhi.The curbs led to major commuter disruptions during peak hours.
Security personnel and law enforcement agencies cleared barriers at major central stations after evaluating the situation following the official end of the sit-in at Jantar Mantar.
The closed stations were 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.
While the stations themselves remain closed to the public, interchange facilities will continue to operate at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat.
"Service Update: The below-mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM tomorrow (25th July, 2026) till further instructions.
However, the interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat... Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) posted on X.
The withdrawal of the weeks-long demonstration--which centred on examination paper leak controversies and systemic reforms--was finalised after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation and the Centre agreed to key student demands.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good that the agitation is over, but what about the actual exam reforms? Resignation is one thing, systemic change is another. Students deserve fair exams and transparent processes. Hope the govt delivers on its promises now. 🤞
As someone who used the interchange at Rajiv Chowk today, it was smooth. But the name-calling ('Cockroach Janata Party') feels unnecessary in a news article. Can we have respectful journalism please? The issues were real, even if methods were debatable.
Bahut ho gaya yeh tamasha! The minister had to resign, but the common man suffered for weeks. Metro band karna koi solution nahi hai. Agitation allowed at Jantar Mantar, fine - but why close entire network? DMRC should have kept trains running from day one.
Interesting how this unfolded. The paper leak issue is serious and impacts thousands of students across India. While the disruption was painful, maybe it got the attention needed? Hope this prompts a broader conversation about exam security and student welfare. 🇮🇳
As a college student, I supported the movement initially - paper leaks destroy merit. But closing metro stations for weeks? That hurt daily wagers, small business owners, and medical emergencies more than it helped the cause. Negotiations should have happened faster. Lesson learned for future protests.
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