All Delhi metro stations now open as CJP withdraws protest, curbs ease in capital

Delhi Metro services have fully resumed after a week of student-led protests disrupted operations across the capital. All stations are now open for passenger services, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced Sunday.

The disruption stemmed from protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, primarily the NEET exam. The agitation, which began June 20 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, escalated into a significant movement, leading to the closure of 17-18 metro stations daily.

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All stations of the Delhi Metro network are open (both entry and exit) for passenger services.

Pradhan resigned Saturday, stating the recent developments had "saddened" him deeply and were "not a matter of personal prestige." Following his resignation, the CJP called off its protests, announcing the government had agreed to its other demands, including dropping police cases against students and providing compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the protest on June 28 and undertook an indefinite hunger strike, ended his fast on July 23 after government outreach. Meanwhile, a new bill aimed at curbing paper leaks proposes stricter punishments, including jail terms of five to ten years and fines up to 5 million rupees, with provisions for fast-track courts.

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the developments of the past 10 days had "saddened" him deeply and that the issue was "not a matter of personal prestige."