India, July 23 -- Delhi Metro stations continued to be affected on Thursday due to the security arrangements for the swelling Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest that has primarily been restricted to parts of Central Delhi - in and around the agitation site Jantar Mantar.

A total of 16 metro stations across Delhi were closed until further notice starting at 7:30 am on Thursday. On Wednesday, authorities shut 17 metro stations briefly.

Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium.

While entry and exit at these stations remain suspended until further instruct...