CJP protest in Delhi: Transport, schools, shops affected; check what’s closed
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has proposed a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. However, the Delhi Police has denied permission for the demonstration, leading to various restrictions and precautionary measures affecting public transport, road traffic, schools, shops, and internet services.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at 45 Metro stations from 9 pm on October 9 until further notice, while more than 250 train services have been cancelled, causing disruptions to 30 locations. Traffic diversions may affect several areas, and mobile internet services are set to be suspended within a 4-km radius of Jantar Mantar from 10 pm on October 9 until 10 pm on October 10, while rest of Delhi's internet services remain unaffected.
Several schools and colleges have shifted classes online or rescheduled parent-teacher meetings, and Connaught Place businesses, including shops, have been advised to close.
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