Jantar Mantar no longer a designated protest site,Delhi Police designates 3 new venues

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New-Delhi: The Jantar Mantar, the iconic place in Delhi is no longer a protest site, the Police notified on Monday, while announcing three other places where protests and demostrations could now be held.

The three new designated protest venues are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had constituted a committee to examine alternative venues for citizens to exercise their right to organise protests and demonstrations in place of the existing designated site.

Based on the committee’s recommendations, Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest venue, the notice stated.

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said that a detailed and revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organising protests and demonstrations at the three designated venues would be issued separately.

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The notice partially modifies the earlier Standing Order dated April 28, 2022.

The revised SOP is expected to lay down the procedures for organising protests and demonstrations at the newly designated venues.

The development comes as leaders and parliamentarians of the opposition INDIA bloc launched a massive protest march from Connaught Place in central Delhi, intensifying their agitation against the Election Commission over alleged electoral manipulation and subversion of democratic institutions.

Against this backdrop, high security is in place in Central Delhi with barricades at multiple locations. Entry and exit at certain metro stations will also remain closed from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on October 12, 2026, for security reasons. The stations are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Barakhamba Road respectively.

Security personnel have been deployed at Barakhamba Road, near Mandi House. RAF (Rapid Action Force) and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel are also deployed along with Delhi Police personnel.

Also Read: CJP Gives Delhi Police 24-Hour Ultimatum To Allot Date For Jantar Mantar Protest

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