Delhi Metro Restrictions Highest Since 2017 Amid Rising Protests, Data Shows

What happened: Data analysed by NDTV shows Delhi Metro restrictions in 2026 have surpassed all previous years since 2017, with the count reaching 100 so far amid rising protests. Key numbers: 100 restrictions in 2026. Previous high was 70 in 2021. Why it matters: The 2026 count already exceeds every year since 2017, indicating a sharp rise in service disruptions compared with the prior peak in 2021.

Data analysed by NDTV shows Delhi Metro restrictions in 2026 have surpassed all previous years since 2017, with the count reaching 100 so far amid rising protests.

The 2026 count already exceeds every year since 2017, indicating a sharp rise in service disruptions compared with the prior peak in 2021.