Rajiv Chowk metro station
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The Rajiv Chowk is a Delhi Metro station in Delhi, on the Blue and Yellow Lines. It is a transfer station between the Blue Line on the upper level and the Yellow Line on the lower level.It is one of the busiest stations on the network, serving Connaught Place in the heart of Delhi. It handles 5 lakh passengers every day. Rajiv Chowk metro station has area of about 39,503 square feet (3,669.9 m2).Many businesses and important buildings, restaurants and cinemas are situated just outside the station. The station is constructed below Central Park.
Connaught Place is officially known as Rajiv Chowk, named after Rajiv Gandhi,former Prime Minister of India.It is not named after Rajiv Goswami, an anti-quota activist , as depicted in several websites.In September 1995, the Home Ministry decreed that henceforth, the 75-year-old Connaught Place (CP) will be known as Rajiv Chowk and Connaught Circus as Indira Chowk.
