Why Jantar Mantar is no longer Delhi's protest site. How an 18th-century observatory became one in the first place
The location suited the authorities. Unlike the wide Boat Club lawns, Jantar Mantar's narrow, linear layout has limited entry and exit points, making crowds easier to regulate, barricade and monitor. It also sits close to Parliament and the central government district, which gave protesters visibility.
12 Oct 10:50 · TFIPOST.com