Delhi Metro passengers share pics, videos as Hauz Khas station hits peak chaos again
Another user called the situation out with a short, pointed caption: 'Hauz Khas – Labour Chowk of corporate employees.'Hauz Khas - Labour Chowk of corporate employees pic.twitter.com/TXaRgmmict— Lokesh Kr Meena (@Imlokesh03) July 28, 2025One user, commenting on both metro and road traffic, said: '1. Crowd at Hauz Khas metro station. 2. 4–5 km traffic jam near Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The government sees this and still pushes for 'return to office' policies.''Never seen such a crowd at Hauz Khas. There was literally no movement,' one of the users said while posting a video of the station's choked exit.Hauz Khas metro station connects areas like Hauz Khas Enclave, Sarvapriya Vihar, RBI Colony, and IIT Delhi, and has long been a pain point for commuters during rush hours. The station is a crucial interchange and often sees heavy footfall during office hours.This wasn't the first time the station made headlines. Just earlier this month, another video of a calm and orderly crowd at Hauz Khas had gone viral. The clip, posted by a commuter named Kiran, showed passengers moving in queues and a PA system urging them to self-regulate, something unheard of at the station on most days.Kiran recorded that video on July 21, and while many believed it was a rare fluke, it briefly sparked conversations online about what's possible with consistent management.For now, the daily chaos at Hauz Khas shows no signs of slowing down. But commuters aren't staying quiet, they're posting, filming and demanding that the authorities finally step up.- Ends
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