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SocietyA thousand slogans echoed here – but Delhi’s iconic protest site could be closing

Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest sites, months after a major demonstration there and a subsequent police crackdown on marchers. Critics say the alternatives are farther from parliament and costly, putting protests beyond ordinary people’s reach. The site had hosted demonstrations since 1993.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-17 00:41Original

A thousand slogans echoed here – but Delhi’s iconic protest site could be closing
A thousand slogans echoed here – but Delhi’s iconic protest site could be closingSociety