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Delhi shuts internet, curtails trains and metro as CJP protest looms
Reported by Deepak Mishra (Copy Editor) · Hindustan Times - India ·
Confirmed by a second source: Times of India - Top Stories
Photo: Openverse - wikimediaECI fortified, 254 trains cancelled, metro affected, internet shut: Delhi braces for CJP's October 10 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi has tightened security ahead of the proposed protests at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, with restrictions on mobile internet, metro access, train services and commercial establishments expected to affect daily life across parts of the national capital. The protest, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) and student groups, seeks the resignation of chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The INDIA bloc has also separately been protesting against the Election Commission, accusin
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What Happened
The city prepared for a protest at Jantar Mantar by invoking security powers, shutting mobile internet in a central zone, closing 45 metro stations and cancelling 254 trains.
Why It Matters
Blocking internet and transport aims to stop large crowds from gathering in sensitive locations, reducing the risk of clashes with police and protecting key institutions like the Election Commission. The disruption also shows how public order concerns can outweigh everyday convenience during high‑profile demonstrations.
What Happens Next
Authorities will continue to monitor the protest area and may adjust restrictions if the situation changes. Courts could be approached again if either side feels the measures are too harsh, and commuters should stay alert for further travel advisories.
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