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title: "Delhi Metro Stations Closed Ahead of Opposition March to Supreme Court"
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# Delhi Metro Stations Closed Ahead of Opposition March to Supreme Court

*Six stations shut for entry and exit on October 12, 2026, due to security concerns.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, with two independent outlets and specific dates/times, but relies on anonymous sourcing for CJI's refusal.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports clearly separate facts from comment, provide specific details, and explain why the event matters.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a protest and metro closures, which the articles deliver, but use some emphasis.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Six Delhi Metro stations were closed for entry and exit between 6 am and 4 pm on October 12, 2026.
- The closures were a security measure ahead of a planned opposition march to the Supreme Court.
- Opposition leaders intended to protest alleged 'vote chori' and a review of electoral rolls.
- Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge's request for a meeting with the Chief Justice of India was denied.

Six Delhi Metro stations had their entry and exit gates closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12, 2026. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated the closures were for security reasons. The affected stations were Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, and Barakhamba Road. Interchange facilities remained available at these stations.

The metro station closures preceded a planned march by opposition parties, including the Congress, to the Supreme Court. The march aimed to protest alleged 'vote chori' and a review of electoral rolls. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge had requested a meeting with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to submit a memorandum on these issues.

## CJI declines meeting request

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined the meeting request from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. According to PTI sources, the CJI stated that similar matters were sub judice in the Supreme Court.

## Omissions in coverage

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific demands made by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner or a return to paper ballots. The centre-rated reports from Live Mint and Hindustan Times included these details. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific demands made by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner or a return to paper ballots.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 23 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 13% (3)
- Centre: 31% (7)
- Right: 56% (13)

36 of 59 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-12T09:11:48.508Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-12T09:15:17.905Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports highlighted the closure of six Delhi Metro stations due to the opposition's planned march to the Supreme Court. The Hindu and The Siasat Daily noted the specific stations affected and the duration of the closure. The Hindu also mentioned the opposition's intention to raise the issue of alleged 'vote chori' with the Chief Justice of India, who subsequently declined their meeting request. Indian Express reported the closure of stations for entry and exit, with interchange facilities remaining available.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the metro station closures and the opposition's planned march. Live Mint detailed the 'Chalo Delhi - March for Democracy' protest, including the convergence point and time, and the specific demands made by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, such as the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and a return to paper ballots. Hindustan Times mentioned the Supreme Court's order for normal functioning of metro and railway services, which preceded the station closures for security reasons. WTVB's digest also noted the metro station closures and traffic disruptions.

### Right

- Right-rated reports primarily focused on the security measures in place, including the closure of Delhi Metro stations and traffic advisories. Free Malaysia Today News and The Straits Times highlighted the tightened security ahead of the protest against the election chief. Rediff.com and The Hindu Business Line specified the six metro stations that would be shut and mentioned that interchange facilities would remain operational. India Today and Latestly reported on the metro station closures and traffic diversions, linking them to the opposition's planned march to the Supreme Court over alleged 'vote chori'.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 11
- high: 8
- unknown: 36
- veryHigh: 4

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634401/delhi-shuts-metro-stations-restricts-traffic-ahead-of-new-protest-against-election-chief) — Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/india/delhi-shuts-metro-stations-restricts-traffic-ahead-new-protest-against-election-2026-10-12) — Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/india-metro-stations-closed-protest-election-chief-6452086) — Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/10/12/delhi-a-inchis-statii-de-metrou-si-a-restrictionat-traficul-inaintea-unui-nou-protest-impotriva-sefului-comisiei-electorale) — Delhi Has Shut Down Metro Stations and Restricted Traffic Before a New Protest Against the Chief Electoral Commission – Rador News Agency
- [Islamabad Post](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/delhi-shuts-metro-stations-restricts-traffic-ahead-of-new-protest-against-election-chief) — Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/12/delhi-tightens-security-ahead-of-new-protest-against-election-chief) — Delhi tightens security ahead of new protest against election chief
- [The Logical Indian](https://thelogicalindian.com/delhi-metro-6-stations-closed-130036) — Delhi Metro Closes Entry-Exit Gates At 6 Stations Till 4 PM Ahead Of INDIA Bloc’s March To Supreme Court Today: Check Full List
- [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/india-bloc-plans-march-to-sc-over-sir-demands-action-against-cec) — INDIA bloc plans march to SC over SIR, demands action against CEC - OrissaPOST
- [awazthevoice.in](https://awazthevoice.in/india-news/delhi-under-heavy-security-ahead-of-oppn-march-69142.html) — Delhi under heavy security ahead of oppn march
- [indtoday.com](https://indtoday.com/opposition-march-delhi-metro-shuts-six-stations) — Opposition March: Delhi Metro Shuts Six Stations
- [madhyamamonline.com](https://madhyamamonline.com/india/delhi-metro-shuts-six-stations-as-india-bloc-marches-to-supreme-court-against-cec-1562564) — Delhi Metro shuts six stations as INDIA bloc marches to Supreme Court against CEC
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/10/12/delhi-shuts-metro-stations-restricts-traffic-ahead-of-new-protest-against-election-chief) — Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/asia/delhi-shuts-metro-stations-restricts-traffic-ahead-of-new-protest-against-election-chief) — Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
- [Ommcom News](https://ommcomnews.com/india-news/security-tightened-across-delhi-as-india-bloc-plans-march-to-sc-over-sir) — Security Tightened Across Delhi As INDIA Bloc Plans March To SC Over SIR
- [The Munsif Daily](https://munsifdaily.com/security-tightened-across-delhi-as-india-bloc) — Security tightened across Delhi as INDIA bloc plans march to SC over SIR
- [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/security-tightened-across-delhi-as-india-bloc-plans-march-to-supreme-court-over-sir) — Security Tightened Across Delhi as INDIA Bloc Plans March to Supreme Court Over SIR
- [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/6-delhi-metro-stations-to-be-shut-ahead-of-congs-protest/20261012.htm) — 6 Delhi metro stations to be shut ahead of Cong's protest
- [uttamhindu.com](https://uttamhindu.com/india-blocs-march-to-sir-today-rahul-gandhi-to-lead-6-metro-stations-closed-traffic-diverted-on-30-roads) — India Block March on SIR Today, Rahul Gandhi to Lead; 6 Metro Stations Closed, 30 Roads Under Route Diversion
- [Janam TV](https://janamtv.com/81063509) — Delhi Metro Restrictions Due to Security Reasons; Six Major Stations Closed, No Entry for Passengers From 6 Am to 4 Pm
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/india/delhi-metro-update-today-6-stations-to-remain-closed-for-entry-and-exit-until-4-pm-on-october-12-ahead-of-opposition-protest-check-full-list-of-affected-stations-and-interchange-facilities-303912) — Delhi Metro Update Today: 6 Stations To Remain Closed For Entry And Exit Until 4 PM On October 12 Ahead Of Opposition Protest; Check Full List Of Affected Stations And Interchange Facilities
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-six-stations-ahead-of-congress-protest-against-cec/article71573640.ece) — Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations ahead of Congress protest against CEC
- [Dainik Bhaskar](https://bhaskar.com/g/local/haryana/faridabad/news/delhi-metro-stations-closed-india-alliance-protest-update-139330990.html) — Six Metro Stations Closed Due to Congress's Delhi March: Entry and Exit Closed Until 4 Pm, Interchange Facility Will Continue, 8 Police Checkpoints Set Up.
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-metro-stations-shut-congress-march-supreme-court-10917433) — Six Delhi Metro stations shut ahead of Congress march to Supreme Court
- [The News 21 - Latest News, Breaking News, Today's Headlines & more](https://thenews21.com/delhi-metro-stations-closed-congress-protest-october-12) — Delhi Metro Alert: 6 Stations Shut Amid Congress Protest
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/india-bloc-protest-live-updates-rahul-gandhi-cji-suryakant-cec-gyanesh-kumar-vote-chori-chalo-delhi-march-cjp-1870960) — Security Beefed Up Ahead Of INDIA Bloc's Delhi Protest; Entry, Exit At 6 Metro Stations Shut
- [TV9 Marathi](https://tv9marathi.com/national/chalo-delhi-india-alliance-congress-rahul-gandhi-march-against-supreme-court-gyanesh-kumar-1778038.html) — Congress Again Aggressive Against Dnyanesh Kumar; India Aghadi MLAs and MPs Will Hold a March in Delhi
- [KalingaTV](https://kalingatv.com/nation/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-six-stations-amid-congress-call-for-protest-march) — Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations amid Congress' call for protest march
- [azeritimes.com](https://azeritimes.com/congress-march-to-sc-to-demand-end-to-vote-chori-today-are-metros-schools-and-offices-open-today) — Congress march to SC to demand end to 'vote chori' today: Are metros, schools, and offices open today?
- [Hindi Samachar : Latest News in Hindi, Breaking News in Hindi](https://aajsamaaj.com/national/6-delhi-metro-stations-shut-fresh-directive-from-delhi-metro-rail-corporation-traffic-advisory-issued-ahead-of-india-bloc-protest-today/541149) — Delhi: Six Metro Stations, Including Rajiv Chowk, Will Be Closed for 10 Hours Today, with Entry and Exit Restrictions Imposed.
- [News Nation](https://newsnationtv.com/india/delhi-metro-6-stations-closes-today-ahead-of-congress-india-bloc-march-to-supreme-court-cec-gyanesh-kumar-eci-sir-12667228) — Opposition Parties, Including the Congress, Are Marching to the Supreme Court Today; Entry and Exit at Six Delhi Metro Stations Are Closed.
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/videos/news/india-s-delhi-chalo-rally-cjp-eyes-jantar-mantar-nod-videoshow-dvhx0wu) — CJP Seeks Permission for Jantar Mantar Protest Again; India Alliance's 'Delhi Chalo' Rally Today
- [panchjanya.com](https://panchjanya.com/2026/10/12/495117/bharat/delhi/entry-and-exit-closed-at-6-delhi-metro-stations-delhi-police-on-alert-due-to-congress-march) — Entry and Exit Gates Closed at 6 Delhi Metro Stations, Delhi Police on Alert Due to Congress March
- [The Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/delhi-metro-shuts-six-stations-ahead-of-congress-protest-3556212) — Delhi Metro shuts six stations ahead of Congress protest
- [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/delhi-protest-live-updates-congress-opposition-march-to-supreme-court-gyanesh-kumar) — Delhi Protest Latest Updates Hindi: 6 Delhi Metro Stations Closed, Traffic Diversion in ITO and Surrounding Areas
- [Mangalorean.com](https://mangalorean.com/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-ahead-of-monday-protests-diversions-from-6-a-m) — Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Monday protests, diversions from 6 a.m.
- [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/news/india/delhi-protest-congress-supreme-court-meeting-nnysfr1u) — Congress Workers Arrive in Delhi in Large Numbers for 'March for Democracy-Delhi Chalo' Protest
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/india-news/6-delhi-metro-stations-shut-traffic-advisory-india-bloc-protest-cec-gyanesh-kumar-today-cjp-12171680) — Metro, Traffic Curbs In Delhi Ahead Of INDIA Bloc's March To Supreme Court
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-6-metro-stations-till-4-pm-as-congress-announces-march-towards-supreme-court-3015182) — DMRC shuts entry-exit at 6 metro stations till 4 pm today as Congress announces march towards Supreme Court
- [ghanamma.com](https://ghanamma.com/2026/10/12/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-6-stations-till-4pm-amid-congress-march-towards-supreme-court-check-list) — Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at 6 stations till 4pm amid Congress march towards Supreme Court; check list
- [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/india/rahul-gandhi-supreme-court-march-congress-calls-dilli-chalo-nkr24) — A Do-or-Die Battle in Delhi! Congress Calls for 'Delhi Chalo' (Let's Go to Delhi), Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi Prepares for SC March
- [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/delhi/delhi-metro-stations-rajiv-chowk-mandi-house-central-secretariat-janpath-barakhamba-road-patel-chowk-entry-exit-closed-2026-10-12-1248289) — Opposition Marches to Supreme Court Today, 6 Delhi Metro Stations Closed Till 4 Pm - India TV Hindi
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-6-stations-amid-congress-call-for-protest-march/articleshow/134880170.cms) — Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations till 4pm amid Congress march to Supreme Court
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/day-after-supreme-court-order-6-delhi-metro-stations-shut-till-4pm-for-security-reasons-rajiv-chowk-janpath-cjp-protests-india-bloc-october-12-101791766665644.html) — Day after Supreme Court order, 6 Delhi Metro stations shut till 4pm for ‘security reasons’
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-6-stations-till-4pm-amid-congress-march-traffic-diversions-likely/articleshow/134880182.cms) — Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at 6 stations till 4pm amid Congress march towards Supreme Court; traffic diversions likely
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/india/congress-march-to-sc-to-demand-end-to-vote-chori-today-are-metros-schools-and-offices-open-today-11791766042461.html) — Congress march to SC to demand end to 'vote chori' today: Are metros, schools, and offices open today?
- [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/delhi/alert-ahead-of-opposition-march-six-metro-stations-closed-in-capital-dmrc-issues-advisory-in-delhi-2026-10-12) — Delhi: Alert Ahead of Opposition March, Six Metro Stations Closed in the Capital, DMRC Issues Advisory
- [The News Mill](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/10/delhi-metro-closes-six-stations-amid-congress-protest-march-to-supreme-court) — Delhi Metro closes six stations ahead of Congress march to Supreme Court
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/delhi-metro-shuts-entry-exit-at-six-stations-amid-congress-call-for-protest-march20261012051859) — Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations amid Congress' call for protest march
- [The CSR Journal](https://thecsrjournal.in/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-for-october-12-diversions-amid-congress-protest-march) — Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory for October 12 Diversions Amid Congress Protest March
- [organiser.org](https://organiser.org/2026/10/12/385897/bharat/cjp-protest-threat-2-0-delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-30-routes-face-diversions-demonstration-at-ddu-marg-also) — CJP Protest Threat 2.0: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory; 30 Routes face diversions; Demonstration at DDU marg also
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/entry-exit-of-six-delhi-metro-stations-closed-on-oct-12-as-opposition-plans-march-to-supreme-court/article71572908.ece) — Entry, exit of six Delhi metro stations closed on Oct 12 as Opposition plans march to Supreme Court
- [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/india/delhi/story/delhi-metro-stations-rajiv-chowk-mandi-house-central-secretariat-janpath-closed-today-ntc-ksrj-dskc-2668007-2026-10-12) — Opposition Marches to Supreme Court Today, Entry and Exit Closed at Six Delhi Metro Stations, Including Rajiv Chowk.
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/india/traffic-diversions-to-continue-in-delhi-today-metro-services-suspended-3932626.html) — Traffic Diversions Will Continue in Delhi Today, Metro Will Be Closed, These Routes Will Be Affected.
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/6-metro-stations-in-central-delhi-shut-from-6-am-to-4-pm-today-ahead-of-india-blocs-march-to-supreme-court-3015158-2026-10-12) — Delhi Metro shuts 6 stations amid Opposition's march to Supreme Court today
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/india/news/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-ahead-of-india-bloc-march-to-supreme-court-today-7640988.html) — Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory Ahead of INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court Today | 📰 LatestLY
- [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-ahead-of-monday-protests-diversions-from-6-a-m) — Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Monday protests, diversions from 6 a.m.
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-ahead-of-monday-protests-diversions-from-6-am-2151575) — Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Monday protests, diversions from 6 a.m.
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/10/11/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-ahead-of-monday-protests-diversions-from-6-a-m) — Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Monday protests, diversions from 6 a.m.
- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/delhi/delhi-traffic-advisory-for-october-11-check-affected-routes-and-diversions-2026-10-11-1056654) — Delhi traffic advisory for October 11: Check affected routes and diversions

## Questions

**Why were Delhi Metro stations closed?**

Six Delhi Metro stations had their entry and exit gates closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12, 2026, due to security reasons. This measure was implemented ahead of a planned opposition march to the Supreme Court.

**What was the reason for the opposition march?**

Opposition parties, including the Congress, planned to march to the Supreme Court to protest alleged 'vote chori' and a review of electoral rolls. They also sought the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and a return to paper ballots.

**Did the Chief Justice of India meet with the opposition leaders?**

No, the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, declined the meeting request from Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. He stated that similar matters were already sub judice in the Supreme Court.

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