Delhi Returns To Normal: Internet Is Restored, 18 Metro Stations Reopen As Jantar Mantar Protest Ends After 49 Days

Published 25 July 2026 · local

Delhi Returns To Normal: Internet Is Restored, 18 Metro Stations Reopen As Jantar Mantar Protest Ends After 49 Days Published By, Last Updated: July 25

Delhi Returns To Normal: Internet Is Restored, 18 Metro Stations Reopen As Jantar Mantar Protest Ends After 49 Days Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 21:55 IST Jantar Mantar Protest Ends: The protest had continued for more than a month at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. CJP leaders and students celebrate after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation (Credits: ANI) Jantar Mantar Protest Ends: Forty-nine days after the protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar ended following the third round of talks between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Centre, internet services have been restored in the protest area and neighbouring parts of central Delhi. With the protest ending, normalcy has started returning to central Delhi. Mobile internet services have been restored, all 18 affected metro stations are now open, and authorities have urged protesters to return home. Internet services in the area had remained disrupted for several days as authorities used mobile signal jammers to manage the growing crowds at the protest site, where thousands of students and supporters had gathered.

Metro Services Resume, Traffic Advisory Remains Following the withdrawal of the agitation, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) resumed normal operations across its network. “Entry gates of all metro stations of the Delhi Metro network are now open," the DMRC said in a statement. Over the past few days, access had been restricted at 18 major metro stations in central Delhi, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and New Delhi, due to security arrangements linked to the protests. Despite the restoration of metro services, Delhi Police advised commuters to avoid the New Delhi area, warning of heavy traffic and large crowds. In a post on X, the police said people should use alternative routes to avoid delays and ensure a smoother journey. CJP Withdraws Agitation In ‘Good Faith’ Announcing the end of the protest, CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation had taken the decision after receiving assurances from the government. “Cockroach Janta Party declares that we withdraw the agitation in good faith, with the understanding that the agreed-upon terms will be executed within the agreed-upon timelines," Das said.

The protest had continued for more than a month at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. It also included a 26-day hunger strike by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had joined the movement in support of students. Government Accepts Key Demands Amid mounting pressure, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as union education minister. In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said he wanted to ensure that the protests over examination irregularities were not exploited by “anti-national forces." According to the CJP, the centre has agreed to provide suitable compensation to the families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide and withdraw FIRs registered against protesters across the country. Union Minister JP Nadda also confirmed that the government had accepted the demands discussed during talks on reforms to the examination system and other issues linked to the agitation. He said the Centre would examine CJP’s five-point charter on examination reforms and take the necessary steps after further discussions.