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Delhi Police Denotifies Jantar Mantar, Moves Protests to Distant Sites
Delhi Police officially removed Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site on October 12, 2026, redirecting demonstrations to three new venues located significantly farther from Parliament.
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THE PRIMARY BRIEF
- 01 · The primary finding
Jantar Mantar was officially denotified as a protest site by Delhi Police on October 12, 2026, relocating demonstrations to three new venues further from Parliament.
- 02 · The primary evidence
This decision was made via a standing order issued on October 11, 2026, partially modifying an earlier order, and cited recommendations from a Union Home Ministry committee.
- 03 · Why it matters
The change creates greater distances and booking fees for protesters, leading to criticism that it suppresses dissent and reduces the visibility of public demonstrations.
Delhi Police officially denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site on October 12, 2026, effectively moving demonstrations from a central location 2 kilometers from Parliament to new venues located up to 23 kilometers away. This decision significantly alters the environment for public assembly in the capital, making protests less visible to government and potentially more costly for participants.
What the Records Show
Jantar Mantar is approximately 2 kilometers from Parliament. The three newly designated protest sites are Ramlila Ground, about 6 kilometers away, CBD Ground, approximately 14 kilometers away, and Burari Ground, about 23 kilometers from Parliament. Booking protests at these new venues can also involve substantial fees; Ramlila Ground can cost up to ₹25,000 per day, and CBD Ground has a minimum daily fee of ₹10,000.
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