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After arriving at the Parliament, Congress MP KC Venugopal said, "Whatever course of action we decide on, we will let you know. As we said yesterday, we will continue the agitation. We will continue with our decision until the day after tomorrow... An undeclared emergency is in force in Delhi. All trains and metro stations have been stopped. The government is completely scared. In a democratic country, there will be agitations and processions. The government has to deal with agitations and processions accordingly. However, this government is acting in a completely dictatorial manner."

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Security checks at Noida-Delhi borders ahead of CJP protest; BSF deployed

Security has been stepped up at the borders connecting Noida with Delhi, with police personnel and Border Security Force (BSF) jawans deployed at key points ahead of a major protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in the national capital on Saturday.

The protest has been called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of irregularities in election-related processes.

At the Chilla border, personnel from the Noida and Delhi police, along with BSF jawans, have been deployed as part of heightened security arrangements.

Police teams have begun checking vehicles considered suspicious and questioning people wherever necessary, officials said.

Security personnel are keeping a close watch on buses, taxis and private cars entering Delhi from Noida. Vehicles are being stopped for checks as part of efforts to prevent any untoward incident during the protest.

Reinforced concrete (RCC) barriers have also been placed at the border to strengthen security.

Sources suggested that police could move to seal the border around 9 pm on Friday, though an official confirmation of the proposed measure was not immediately available.

Several social organisations, members of farmers' unions and leaders of some political parties in Noida have alleged that police have placed them under house arrest ahead of the protest.

"I have security personnel from police and other forces at my home and around it and I am not allowed to go out. My associates who are farmers rights activists also informed me about a similar situation with them. I wish to participate in the protest in Delhi tomorrow along with fellow farmers," Sukhveer Khalifa, president of Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, an influential farmers' body in Noida, told news agency PTI.

There was no official response from authorities to these allegations. Phone calls to senior officials remained unanswered.

Meanwhile, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has said its services will operate as usual on Saturday, following the regular weekend timetable.

"There will be no change in Noida Metro operations. Passenger services will continue on Saturday as per the usual Saturday schedule," an NMRC spokesperson told the news agency on Friday.

The clarification comes after directions were issued to keep several Delhi Metro stations closed during the protest in the national capital. Delhi Metro's network expands into Noida also with several stations here, prompting concerns over possible disruptions to connectivity.

The NMRC operates services between Noida and Greater Noida, and its metro line does not enter Delhi's territorial limits.

Delhi Police review security ahead of CJP protest

Senior Delhi Police officers held a high-level meeting at the police headquarters on Friday to review the law-and-order situation ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, a PTI report said, citing sources.

The meeting focused on assessing the emerging security situation and reviewing arrangements to maintain law and order in the national capital, they said.

Senior officers are also examining recent observations made by the Supreme Court, which are expected to figure in the discussions, sources added. The protest has prompted heightened security preparations in Delhi.

'We will not budge without achieving our goal of Gyanesh Kumar's resignation'

"We will meet with the President; our delegation will go, but that doesn't deter us from our agitation or protest. We have got partial relief from the Supreme Court and hope that the government will give heed to the sound counsel from the part of the Supreme Court that the right to association and the right to protest are part of the fundamental rights, and we will not budge without achieving our goal of the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar," CPI(M) MP John Brittas told ANI.

Oct 10 protest: Connaught Place traders' body advises shops to shut

The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) advised shops, offices, restaurants and other establishments in Connaught Place to remain closed on Saturday (October 10) as a precautionary measure in view of expected protests in the national capital.

In an advisory circular issued on Friday, NDTA President Atul Bhargava said the decision was taken following advice from authorities and in view of the situation around Connaught Place.

The association urged shop owners and occupants of commercial establishments to remain vigilant and cooperate with the advisory to avoid any untoward incident.

The circular also cited concerns over possible damage to property and injuries during the expected protests scheduled for Saturday.

The advisory comes ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) call for a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with Jantar Mantar as key location where demonstrations are expected to be held.

Delhi schools shift online, postpone exams ahead of CJP protest

Several schools and colleges in Delhi have shifted classes online, rescheduled parent-teacher meetings and postponed examinations planned for October 10 amid security concerns and disruptions to metro services.

The changes come ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party, which is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Restrictions at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP’s protest

Loudspeaker announcements at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar are urging people not to gather, citing restrictions imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Hindustan Times reported.

The announcements come ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s planned ‘Chalo Dilli’ protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi Airport dismisses reports of passenger manifest checks

Delhi Airport has dismissed reports that security personnel are demanding passenger manifests, saying operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) are normal.

In a response to a flyer circulating on X, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) rejected the claims and urged people not to share unverified information.

“We strongly urge everyone to refrain from sharing or circulating unverified information and baseless rumors. For any information on our operations or otherwise please refer to official channels of Delhi Airport,” the airport said in a post on X.

Supreme Court asks Centre to reconsider Delhi Metro, train curbs

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to reconsider restrictions on metro and railway services in Delhi ahead of the October 10 protests, saying a complete shutdown could cause unnecessary hardship to commuters.

The Centre agreed to allow services to operate under suitable regulation, keeping public convenience and the principle of proportionality in mind.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, dictating the order, said the court’s concern was the blanket stoppage of transport services, as no protest organiser had filed a petition before it. The bench said the issue was whether the restrictions went beyond what was needed to manage the planned demonstrations.

“Stopping something and regulating are two different concepts. One can regulate but it is completely different to put a halt on everything…you cannot stop everything,” the bench observed as quoted by the Bar and Bench.

The court also said the authorities must reconsider the closure of metro stations and restrictions on trains reaching New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and Delhi Police, agreed to urge the authorities to permit regulated movement.

The bench directed officials to publicise their revised decision widely so commuters could plan their journeys. It clarified that its order concerned transport restrictions, not the protest itself.

The court said the aim should be to avoid inconvenience to Delhi residents while allowing authorities to maintain public order. It also asked officials to review road barricades and consider alternative routes where needed.