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Delhi Metro closes entry, exit till tomorrow 6 pm: Here's the list of revised stations to remain shut amid CJP protests

The Supreme Court earlier today directed authorities to ensure that metro train services are not completely suspended in Delhi ahead of the October 10 protests led by CJP. Initially 57 metro stations were announced to be closed.

Delhi Metro closes entry, exit till tomorrow 6 pm: Here's the list of revised stations to remain shut amid CJP protests

The Delhi Metro has announced a revised list of stations that will remain closed from 9 pm on Friday until 6 pm on Saturday, due to security concerns ahead of protests organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Shivaji Stadium, Dilli Haat-INA, Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, Jamia Millia Islamia, Chawri Bazar, Jama Masjid, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Vishwavidyalaya, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Azadpur, Jahangirpuri, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Seelampur, Maujpur-Babarpur, Jafrabad, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Shahdara, and Rithala.

Entry and exit will be closed at these stations during the restriction period, though interchange facilities will remain available, except at New Delhi Metro station. The closures come after the Supreme Court directed authorities to ensure that metro train services are not completely suspended. The situation will be reviewed by security agencies, with further updates to follow.

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