The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reopened the entry gates of Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat Metro stations after temporary closures due to heightened security during student protests over the NEET paper leak issue. Security remains in place at several other Central Delhi Metro stations.
Key Highlights
- DMRC reopens Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat Metro stations.
- Entry and exit had been suspended due to heightened security during NEET protests.
- Earlier, 18 Central Delhi Metro stations were temporarily closed.
- Reopening follows the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has resumed entry and exit services at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat Metro stations, bringing relief to thousands of daily commuters in the national capital. The stations were reopened after temporary restrictions imposed due to heightened security arrangements amid ongoing student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. The latest update from DMRC confirmed that passengers can now access these three key interchange stations normally.
Earlier in the day, the DMRC had suspended entry and exit services at 18 Metro stations across Central Delhi following security advisories related to demonstrations near Jantar Mantar. The affected stations included Lok Kalyan Marg, Patel Chowk, Barakhambha Road, Janpath, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan and New Delhi, among others. The temporary closures were introduced to facilitate crowd management and ensure commuter safety.
The reopening of the three major stations came shortly after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, citing accountability over examination irregularities and expressing concern that anti-national forces should not exploit the prevailing situation. In his public statement, Pradhan reiterated his commitment to safeguarding the interests of students and preserving the integrity of India’s examination system. His resignation followed widespread protests demanding strict action against alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities.
While Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat have resumed normal operations, commuters are advised to stay updated through official DMRC travel advisories as security arrangements continue across parts of Central Delhi. Authorities remain vigilant in view of the ongoing protests, and passengers are encouraged to check the latest Metro updates before planning their journeys. The reopening of these crucial interchange stations is expected to ease passenger movement and reduce travel disruptions across the Delhi Metro network.
