Delhi Metro Fully Restores Services Following NEET Protests and Education Minister's Resignation

Normalcy has returned to the national capital's transit system, as all stations across the Delhi Metro network resumed regular operations on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that both entry and exit gates are now fully open to the public, bringing massive relief to daily commuters.

End to Security Restrictions The resumption of services ends days of severe disruptions and staggered closures across 18 key central Delhi metro stations. The DMRC was previously forced to restrict access as part of heightened security measures to manage large crowds gathering for nationwide protests. Demonstrators had taken to the streets to demand accountability over the escalating NEET paper leak controversy and alleged irregularities in the examination process.

Key stations that have now seen a phased and complete reopening include Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, and Janpath. These stations serve as vital interchange hubs, and their closure had caused significant travel delays and congestion throughout the city.

Political Fallout and De-escalation The decision to restore regular transit services directly followed a major political development: the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan stepped down from his post amid mounting pressure and intensified agitation from student groups and activists regarding the integrity of the NEET examinations.

Following the minister's resignation, protest organizers officially called off their agitation at Jantar Mantar, allowing law enforcement and city administrators to lift the security restrictions and restore the metro services to their normal schedule.