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Ban on Jantar Mantar Protests Reflects BJP Government Fear: MP Su. Venkatesan
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News18•12-10-2026, 16:27
Ban on Jantar Mantar Protests Reflects BJP Government Fear: MP Su. Venkatesan
- •Jantar Mantar in Delhi has lost its status as a protest site following a recommendation by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- •The decision comes amid continuous protests by opposition parties and student organizations demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •CPM MP Su. Venkatesan strongly condemned the move, stating that suppressing the right to protest exposes the fear of the Modi-led government.
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Following recommendations by a committee established by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest venue and selected three alternative locations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
The decision to shift protests from Jantar Mantar to alternative venues was implemented to ensure smoother traffic movement, address security concerns, and balance citizens' rights to protest with public safety and effective traffic management.
CPM MP Su. Venkatesan strongly condemned the move, stating that the sudden change of the notified protest venue exposes the fear of the BJP government and represents a continued suppression of citizens' constitutional right to protest.
