Jantar Mantar Protest End: Delhi Metro Commuters, Here's An Important Update Before You Travel

Published 26 July 2026 · local

Jantar Mantar Protest End: Delhi Metro Commuters, Here's An Important Update Before You Travel Published By, Last Updated: July 26, 2026, 08:22 IST Have Delhi

Jantar Mantar Protest End: Delhi Metro Commuters, Here's An Important Update Before You Travel Published By, Last Updated: July 26, 2026, 08:22 IST Have Delhi Metro services returned to normal after temporary station closures and entry restrictions during NEET protests? Rapid Read DMRC has reopened all Metro stations, restoring normal travel across the national capital. If you’re planning to travel by Delhi Metro today, here’s some good news. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday announced that all Metro stations across the national capital have resumed normal operations, with both entry and exit services restored after temporary restrictions imposed due to heightened security during the NEET paper leak protests. In an update posted on X, the DMRC said, “All stations of the Delhi Metro network are open (both entry and exit) for passenger services," confirming that regular services have been fully restored across the network.

Service UpdateAll stations of the Delhi Metro network are open (both entry and exit) for passenger services. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) July 26, 2026 The restrictions were enforced over the weekend as security agencies tightened arrangements around Central Delhi, particularly near Jantar Mantar, where thousands of students and aspirants gathered to protest against the alleged NEET paper leak and demand accountability from the Centre. At the height of the security measures on Saturday, the DMRC had temporarily restricted passenger movement at 18 Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, ITO, New Delhi, Khan Market, Lok Kalyan Marg, Delhi Gate, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court and several others. Entry and exit gates at these stations were either partially or completely shut to facilitate crowd management and ensure public safety.

As the security situation improved, the Metro operator began restoring services in phases. Entry gates at Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House and Janpath were reopened on Saturday evening before the remaining stations resumed normal operations on Sunday. The restoration of Metro services came shortly after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over the examination controversy. In his resignation statement, Pradhan said he stepped down to safeguard students’ interests and ensure that the agitation was not exploited by “anti-national forces." With all restrictions now lifted, Delhi Metro services are operating normally across the network, bringing relief to lakhs of daily commuters after two days of disruption caused by security arrangements linked to the protests. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Delhi, India, India First Published: July 26, 2026, 08:19 IST News cities new-delhi-news Jantar Mantar Protest End: Delhi Metro Commuters, Here's An Important Update Before You Travel Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.