Jantar Mantar has witnessed several major protests that have had a significant impact on the country’s political landscape
Barricades from Jantar Mantar removed, vehicular traffic resumed: Delhi police has removed barricades at Jantar Mantar after de-notifying it as authorized protest site. The development has helped streamline traffic movement, making daily travel easier for residents and motorists. The move comes after months of restrictions around the area, which has long served as a prominent venue for political demonstrations and public agitations.
Over the years, Jantar Mantar has witnessed several major protests that have had a significant impact on the country’s political landscape. Delhi Police has designated alternative locations for holding protests, including Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan and CBD Ground.
The Delhi Police has told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that its decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue was based primarily on the recommendations of a Ministry of Home Affairs committee and was taken after considering the changed ground situation, including traffic obstruction, crowd management and the impact of protests on residents, government offices and emergency services.
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In a counter-affidavit in journalist Swaty Singh’s plea challenging the denotification, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said it was incorrect to suggest that Jantar Mantar was denotified pursuant to the Supreme Court’s October 9 order in the M A Baby ca
