Jantar Mantar protest site denotified: Small businesses fear losses as footfall dries up
Delhi Police said revised procedures will follow as business owners near the site warned of losses of up to 40% in a month.
- On Monday, Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, implementing Ministry of Home Affairs committee recommendations. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi were named as new venues for demonstrations.
- Recent demonstrations by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation prompted the change. An MHA committee was tasked with identifying proper alternative venues to address crowd congestion and public order concerns.
- Food vendor Vijay Gupta, operating near Jantar Mantar for over 20 years, expects losses of up to 40 per cent monthly. Shopkeeper Ajay Kumar noted the absence of protesters has already begun affecting daily earnings significantly.
- Challenging the police order, the Indian Youth Congress approached the Delhi High Court seeking permission to protest at the historic site. The court set October 13 as the deadline for police to respond to the petition.
- Article 19 of the Indian Constitution protects peaceful assembly, though these rights remain subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order. The de-notification involves a partial amendment to Standing Order No. L&O/48/22 dated April 28, 2022.
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Jantar Mantar protest site denotified: Small businesses fear losses as footfall dries up
The Delhi Police has denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests, leading to concerns among local vendors. Shopkeepers report a significant decrease in foot traffic and expect losses due to fewer protests and office-goers. Small businesses reliant on protest crowds are particularly worried about declining earnings in the area. The decision comes after recommendations by a committee from the Union Home Ministry on alternative prot…
Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site, designates Ramlila, Burari and CBD Ground as alternatives
Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations, replacing it with three alternative locations — Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi — in an administrative measure based on recommendations made by a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on October 12. The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, partially modifies the earlier Order…
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New Delhi, Oct 12: Delhi Police has denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and named three new spots for holding such demonstrations, according to an official order. Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued the standing order on October 11, naming Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground as the new designated sites for protests and demonstrations. "Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, had constituted a comm…
Jantar Mantar De-notified as Protest Site; Delhi Police Designates 3 New Venues
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a designated venue for organising protests and demonstrations in Delhi, with the Delhi Police designating three new locations for the purpose, according to an official notice. India News | Jantar Mantar De-notified as Protest Site; Delhi Police Designates 3 New Venues.
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