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SFI and DYFI Condemn Denotification of Jantar Mantar as Protest Site
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News18•13-10-2026, 20:45
SFI and DYFI Condemn Denotification of Jantar Mantar as Protest Site
- •The Students Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India strongly condemned the removal of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site.
- •The student and youth outfits described the move as a major blow to democratic dissent and the constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
- •They announced plans to mobilise students and democratic forces to reclaim Jantar Mantar, citing its history as a symbol of people struggles.
- •The groups also pledged to intensify their campaign demanding the resignation and prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) condemned the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, describing it as a serious blow to democratic dissent and the constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Following the denotification of Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police issued standing orders naming alternative protest venues, which include Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
Alongside condemning the protest site restrictions, the Left-backed student groups pledged to intensify their campaign against alleged vote theft until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns and faces prosecution.
