Delhi's Iconic Jantar Mantar Protest Site Denotified
Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical site in Delhi that has served as a primary location for public demonstrations for over three decades, has officially been denotified as a protest site by Delhi Police. This decision follows recent large-scale youth-led protests that successfully pressured officials, prompting authorities to restrict access and direct demonstrators to alternative, distant, and costly locations. Critics and civil society members argue that the move effectively distances demonstrations from the seat of power and imposes financial burdens on ordinary citizens seeking to voice grievances. As police barricades and paramilitary personnel secure the historic road, the future of free assembly in the Indian capital faces profound uncertainty.
