A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site
Summary
Delhi Police announced that Jantar Mantar will no longer be a designated place for protests, following recent large demonstrations by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. Protesters are now directed to other sites that are farther from the parliament and more costly to use.Key Facts
- Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century observatory area in Delhi, near the Indian parliament.
- It has been a popular protest spot for over 30 years for various groups, including farmers, students, and activists.
- The youth group Cockroach Janta Party led big protests there in 2026, leading to the resignation of the federal education minister.
- After these protests, police put up barricades and stopped demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.
- Protesters who tried to return were met with police action, such as a crackdown on a march demanding the election chief’s resignation.
- Authorities now direct protests to three other places, two far from parliament and one that requires expensive booking fees.
- Delhi Police said this change follows a Supreme Court suggestion to find protest sites with better infrastructure.
- Critics worry this will make protesting harder for regular citizens and less visible to government officials.
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