Delhi Metro status today: 18 stations closed; Janpath stop covered with newspapers

Delhi Metro updates today: A total of 18 Delhi metro stations are closed today, including Janpath - the closest metro station to Jantar Mantar.

Updated on: Jul 24, 2026, 15:15:16 IST

Edited by Nayanika Sengupta

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Several Delhi metro stations remained affected due to the security arrangements over the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar that has drawn massive footfall and prompted intermittent tear gas shelling as well as lathi charge as control measures.

Glass panels at entry of Janpath metro station covered with newspapers (HT)

Several metro stations, most of them in Central Delhi, were closed for the second straight day on Friday, however interchange facility remained available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat, according to the DMRC. Track July 24 CJP protest updates here

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) posted on X at 6.55 am on Friday a list of 16 metro stations that were to remain closed from 7:30 am till further instructions. Another station, New Delhi, was later added.

Full list of Delhi metro stations closed today

1. Lok Kalyan Marg

2. Rajiv Chowk

3. Patel Chowk

4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

5. Barakhambha Road

6. Supreme Court

7. Seva Teerth

8. Janpath

9. Mandi House

10. Central Secretariat

11. ITO

12. Delhi Gate

13. Indraprastha

14. Khan Market

15. Jor Bagh

16. Shivaji Stadium

17. Jhandewalan

18. New Delhi

Meanwhile, glass panels at the Janpath metro station entry — the nearest metro station from the Jantar Mantar protest site — were reportedly covered with newspapers by the CISF. Reason for the same was not immediately known.

Janpath metro station glass panels covered with newspapers on Friday (HT)

The DMRC on Thursday morning as well announced the closure of these metro stations - 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, and Shivaji Stadium. At 1.14 pm on Thursday, DMRC said on X that Jhandewalan metro station was also shut till further notice.

Late at night, around 9.10 pm, entry gates for Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat metro stations were opened, while in a post on X, DMRC said the stations would remain shut on Friday as well. Thousands of people use these routes daily, including those who work in the many offices, shops, courts, media houses, and hotels, government institutions, and other establishments in the area.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant had said the Supreme Court may take up on the judicial side the issue, particularly the one near the court if the authorities fail to find a solution to the difficulties being faced by lawyers and court staff in reaching the court.

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Nayanika Sengupta
Nayanika is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi, with over six years of experience in the digital media industry. She specialises in delivering clear, insightful coverage across general, national, and international beats, with a strong focus on breaking news and in-depth explainers. Known for her ability to decode complex developments, she enjoys unpacking layered political and policy issues into accessible, reader-friendly narratives that inform without overwhelming. She has previously worked in India's leading newsrooms, including India Today, News18, and Outlook, where she chased news, covered major events of the past six years and led teams. With a Master's degree in Political Science, Nayanika has a keen interest in international relations and global affairs. Her academic grounding shapes her analytical approach to stories, enabling her to connect the dots between domestic events and broader geopolitical currents. She is particularly drawn to stories that require context, nuance, and clarity - turning complicated subjects into compelling reads. Outside the newsroom, Nayanika is a passionate gourmand who loves cooking and sharing meals with loved ones. When she's not writing or tracking the latest headlines, she can often be found exploring local markets for fresh ingredients, seeking inspiration for her next culinary experiment.Read More

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