Jantar Mantar de-notified as protest site, Delhi Police designates 3 new venues
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site in New Delhi. Three new locations, including Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground, have been established as the official venues for future demonstrations.
Why it matters
This decision significantly alters the landscape for civil activism and public assembly in the national capital, potentially impacting the visibility and logistics of future protests.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations, listing three new other venues.In a notice issued by Delhi Police commissioner Anurag Kumar, the police said the ministry of home affairs had constituted a committee to examine suitable alternative venues for citizens to exercise their right to organise protests and demonstrations.The decision was taken based on the committee’s recommendations, the notice issued by Anurag Kumar, Delhi Police Commissioner, said."Ministry of home affairs, Government of India, had constituted a Committee to examine alternative proper venues for citizen's right for organizing protest/demonstrations in place of the existing designated site.
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