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Central Government Revokes Jantar Mantar's Status as Official Protest Site
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News18•12-10-2026, 15:02
Central Government Revokes Jantar Mantar's Status as Official Protest Site
- •The Central government has revoked the official recognition of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site amidst ongoing demonstrations.
- •Delhi now has three official protest sites: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
- •Before Jantar Mantar became the protest hub in the 1990s, Boat Club near India Gate was the major center for large demonstrations.
- •In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled against a complete ban on peaceful protests while balancing the rights of residents and protesters.
- •Protesters previously favored Jantar Mantar due to its proximity to Parliament and central government offices.
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Following the revocation of Jantar Mantar as an official protest site, the central government has designated three alternative locations in Delhi: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
Jantar Mantar emerged as a major venue for protests around 1993, following restrictions placed on large gatherings at the Boat Club near India Gate in the late 1980s.
On July 23, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled against a complete ban on peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that a balance must be maintained between the fundamental right to assemble and local residents' rights, provided proper police permission was obtained.
