Delhi Metro Reopens All Stations After CJP Protest Ends

In a sigh of relief for commuters, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) posted on X early Sunday that every station in its network – both entry and exit points – is now open for passenger traffic.

The announcement caps a tense week that saw more than a dozen key stations shuttered after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) ramped up its protest at Jantar Mantar. Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, the Supreme Court station and a string of others were locked down, leaving daily riders scrambling for alternatives.

Interchange facilities had stayed functional, but the loss of access at these central nodes threw a wrench into the routine of thousands who depend on the Metro to get to offices, schools and hospitals. Roughly 17‑18 stations were out of service each day, a disruption that sparked a flurry of complaints on social media.

The deadlock finally broke when education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation on Saturday, citing deep sadness over the past ten days and insisting the matter was beyond personal pride. His departure appeared to satisfy one of the CJP’s core demands.

Shortly after, the CJP, led by Abhijeet Dipke, announced it was pulling back its sit‑in. The party said the government had acceded to several of its remaining requests – notably the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters and compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.

The protest, which began on June 20 at Jantar Mantar, had grown into a massive movement. Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined on June 28, undertaking an indefinite hunger strike that lasted until the centre reached out on July 23, prompting him to end his fast.

Alongside the Metro’s full reopening, the government introduced a new bill targeting paper‑leak scandals. The draft law proposes a minimum five‑year jail term – extendable to ten years – and fines up to ₹50 lakh for anyone caught using “unfair means” in competitive exams.

For now, Delhi’s commuters can breathe a little easier. The DMRC’s doors are wide open again, and the city’s pulse seems to be returning to a steadier rhythm.