'52 tonnes waste cleared': NDMC races to restore Jantar Mantar after CJP protest
The New Delhi Municipal Council has launched a massive cleanup operation at Jantar Mantar following a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. Over 50 metric tonnes of waste have been removed, with crews working to restore the area to its original state.
Why it matters
Efficient urban management and public space restoration are critical for maintaining civic order and hygiene in high-traffic protest zones.
NEW DELHI: Jantar Mantar and key roads in central Delhi turned into a massive clean-up zone on Sunday, with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) deploying more than 100 sanitation workers, heavy vehicles and mechanised equipment to clear the aftermath of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest.The civic body said nearly 60 metric tonnes of waste is expected to be removed from the protest site and adjoining areas after protesters dispersed on Saturday.The extensive clean-up operation began after the protest was called off on Saturday following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister over the NEET paper leak controversy.Sanitation workers, heavy vehicles and mechanised cleaning equipment were deployed overnight to clear waste from Jantar Mantar and restore the surrounding areas.NDMC officials said civic body staff were also present on the ground to supervise the operation.Sanitation teams have been deployed across Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar, Sansad Marg, Jai Singh Marg and…
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