Metro stations shut again, roads closed, markets see heavy dip in footfall

4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 09:57 AM IST A view of Connaught Place, where the shops have been closed early, in New Delhi. (ANI Video Grab) The impact of the CJP protest is spreading beyond Connaught Place, with traders across Sarojini Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Khan Market, Janpath and Palika Bazaar reporting a sharp drop in footfall, as closed Metro stations and traffic restrictions keep shoppers away. For the third consecutive day on Friday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation kept 17 stations in Central Delhi closed from 7.30 am. They included Rajiv Chowk, Janpath, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate and Khan Market. New Delhi Metro station was later added to the list before entry gates at Mandi House and Central Secretariat were reopened in the evening. Fifteen stations, however, remained