Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar in central Delhi as a designated protest venue, ending its role as a listed site for demonstrations. Multiple outlets report that the police have simultaneously designated three new locations for protests and demonstrations in the capital: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground.
Sources describe the decision as being based on recommendations from a committee constituted by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. The Hindu and News Laundry add that a detailed and revised standing procedure (SOP) for conducting protests at the new sites is expected to be issued separately. Outlets also note that conditions and timelines for protest permissions may change, with some reporting that the order does not clearly specify items such as crowd limits or timings.
Reactions differ across coverage. While mainstream reports focus on the administrative shift and the police process, some political and civil-society commentary outlets highlight criticism of the change and question consultations with stakeholders. News Laundry also links the announcement to an earlier wave of planned protests around Jantar Mantar, and NDTV notes that the Supreme Court has called for suitable alternatives.
