"Students Should Vacate Jantar Mantar": Cops Announce On Loudspeakers As Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
Following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Delhi Police have begun clearing protesters from Jantar Mantar. The government has initiated talks with the Cockroach Janta Party regarding remaining demands, including compensation and the withdrawal of police cases.
Why it matters
Documents the immediate aftermath of a successful protest and the transition to negotiation and de-escalation.
Delhi Police personnel have been going around Jantar Mantar asking protesters to leave after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister this evening. His resignation was the main demand of the protesters led by the satirical political group CJP.Policemen using loudspeakers asked the protesters to vacate the place, now that their demand has been met.The protest that had been going on for over a month had led to dwindling crowds at nearby markets that are popular with tourists and locals.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in