Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue, naming Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in Shahdara as alternatives.

“Ab poora desh Jantar Mantar banega”

Cockroach Janta Party founder criticises move

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the move, saying, 'Ab poora desh Jantar Mantar banega.'

“Ab poora desh Jantar Mantar banega”

Police circular details new protest sites

The police circular identified three alternative locations across Delhi for holding protests: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in Shahdara.

New protest venues require revised SOPs

Delhi Police said detailed, revised standard operating procedures for protests at the new venues would be issued separately.

Jantar Mantar protest history

Jantar Mantar has been a focal point for youth-led protests since June, with demonstrations organised by the Cockroach Janta Party.

Protests over election irregularities

The protests centred on alleged examination irregularities and culminated in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Recent protests follow Indian Express report

The latest protests gained momentum after an investigative report by The Indian Express raised questions about the Election Commission’s handling of decisions related to the SIR exercise.

Police detentions as context

The decision follows mass detentions over protest calls by the Cockroach Janta Party against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.