Delhi Metro Gates Reopened, INDIA Bloc Protests and Police Strategy Under Focus

Delhi Metro entry and exit gates across New Delhi stations were reopened as the INDIA bloc organised a major protest in the national capital. Visuals showed a noticeable contrast between the handling of this opposition demonstration and previous civil society protests led by student bodies and the Kakroo Janata Party, where heavy police action had been reported over the weekend. Following severe criticism and a contempt of court notice issued by the Supreme Court to the Union Home Secretary and the Delhi Police Commissioner, minimal police and paramilitary resistance was observed on the ground. Discussions highlighted internal dynamics within the opposition, including the presence of All India Students' Association representative Neha Vora alongside Congress leaders, contrasted with the Congress party's political distrust of the Kakroo Janata Party leadership. Additionally, security personnel were reported to have stepped up barricading measures near the Supreme Court as gatherings continued.