CJP Delhi protest: From metro stations to liquor shops, what's open and what's closed in national capital on October 10?

Delhi has been put on high alert ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10, with extensive security arrangements being put in place across the national capital.

Neighbouring states, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, have also been alerted in view of the protest calls. Additionally, Delhi will see restrictions on retail liquor sales and cancellations of several Mail and Express trains on October 10 amid planned protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Left groups and student outfits of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Also read: Delhi Metro to shut gates at 57 stations due to protests; Railways cancels trains to NDLS and Hazrat Nizamuddin



The protests are also aimed at seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police have stepped up security and outreach efforts across the city, urging residents, students and young people to avoid activities that could disrupt public order.

Delhi CJP protest: What will remain closed?

All retail liquor stores

All retail liquor outlets across Delhi will remain closed on October 9 and 10 following an order issued by the excise department on October 8.

The closure applies to retail liquor vends operating under specified licence categories, including outlets selling Indian liquor, foreign liquor and country liquor, as well as certain outlets in malls.

The excise department said the decision was taken as a preventive measure to maintain public order in view of the prevailing situation and inputs received from Delhi Police.

However, liquor sales at licensed restaurants, bars and clubs will continue as usual, an official clarified.

Also read: Indian Railways cancels all Mail and Express trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10

57 Delhi Metro stations to be shut

Delhi Metro services at 57 stations will face restrictions from 9 pm on October 9, with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announcing the closure of entry and exit gates ahead of planned protests in the national capital on October 10. DMRC said the restrictions would continue through October 10 until further notice. Interchange facilities will remain available at all affected stations except New Delhi Metro station.

1. Janpath
2. Patel Chowk
3. Central Secretariat
4. Lok Kalyan Marg
5. Rajiv Chowk
6. New Delhi
7. Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)
8. Mandi House
9. Barakhamba Road
10. ITO
11. Delhi Gate
12. Khan Market
13. R.K. Ashram Marg
14. Jhandewalan
15. Supreme Court
16. Indraprastha
17. Shivaji Stadium
18. INA (both Metro lines)
19. Hauz Khas
20. Jor Bagh
21. Arjangarh
22. Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin
23. Lajpat Nagar
24. Jangpura
25. Ashram
26. Kalindi Kunj
27. Jasola
28. Jamia Millia Islamia
29. Okhla Vihar
30. Chawri Bazar
31. Jama Masjid
32. Karol Bagh
33. Rajendra Place
34. Vishwavidyalaya
35. Vidhan Sabha
36. Civil Lines
37. Kashmere Gate
38. Inderlok
39. G.T.B. Nagar
40. Kanhaiya Nagar
41. Netaji Subhash Place
42. Azadpur
43. Adarsh Nagar
44. Jahangir Puri
45. Haiderpur Badli Mor
46. Majlis Park
47. Shalimar Bagh
48. Seelampur
49. Maujpur
50. Jafrabad
51. Welcome
52. Yamuna Vihar
53. Khazuri Khas
54. Shahdara
55. Rithala
56. Rohini East
57. Rohini West

Several Mail and Express trains

Indian Railways has ordered the cancellation of several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4am and 2pm on October 10.

According to a railway order issued on October 9, trains departing from their originating stations after 2pm on October 9 and scheduled to reach either of the two stations during the specified period on October 10 will be cancelled at source.

The decision was taken due to the possibility of severe road traffic congestion around the two railway stations. Railway officials have not confirmed whether the cancellations are directly linked to the planned protests.


Namo Bharat

The Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations will remain closed from 9 pm on Friday till 10 pm on Saturday in view of the scheduled protest in Delhi, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation said.

The Namo Bharat train services between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh will continue to operate as per schedule during the period, it said.

The closure will come into effect on Friday and continue till 10 pm on October 10. Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly, the NCRTC said in an advisory.

College exams postponed, schools move online

Ahead of the proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jantar Mantar, several Delhi schools and colleges have shifted classes online, parent-teacher meetings have been rescheduled and examinations scheduled for October 10 have also been postponed, amid security concerns and proposed metro closures across NCR, PTI reported Thursday.

The scheduled protest comes amid a growing controversy over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protesters are demanding Kumar’s resignation, alleging irregularities in the voter-list revision and raising concerns over the deletion of voters’ names.

CJP Protests: What will remain open

1. Licensed restaurants, bars and clubs

While retail liquor shops will remain shut, licensed restaurants, bars and clubs in Delhi will continue to serve liquor as usual, according to an excise department official.

2. Other regular services

No blanket closure of other regular public services or commercial establishments has been announced in the information available. Residents should check for specific advisories before travelling or making plans.

Has Delhi police given permission to CJP for protests?

The Delhi Police has said that it has denied permission for the proposed CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 over the accountability of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), citing short notice, past non-compliance with directions and concerns related to public safety, law and order and traffic regulation.

Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police Nupur Prasad said an application was received in the New Delhi district on October 7 from Saurabh Das, co-convener of CJP, informing the police about the proposed protest.

"We have received an application from Saurav Das, Co-Convener of Cockroach Janta Party. The application is regarding an intimation for a protest on 10th October at Jantar Mantar. The protest was regarding the accountability of the CEC. This intimation was considered, and it was found that the intimation was given in a very short span of time, whereas as per the prescribed guideline, the intimation has to be received 10 days prior to the protest that is planned. Further, it is also important to mention that on an earlier occasion, when the Cockroach Janta Party was given permission to hold a protest there, they did not follow the lawful directions and did not follow their own undertakings given at that point in time. Therefore, because of not following the legal directions, their own undertaking, and the prevalent law and order situation, and to maintain public safety, law and order, and traffic regulation, this time the permission is rejected; it is not approved," Prasad said.