Delhi Police removes Jantar Mantar from list of designated protest sites
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Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from its list of designated protest sites and named Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in Shahdara as alternatives.
A standing order issued by Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said the change followed recommendations from a committee formed by the Union Home Ministry. Revised procedures for demonstrations at the three venues will be issued separately.
The decision came after protests in central Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The allegations have been made by the Cockroach Janta Party and have not been independently established. Authorities imposed extensive restrictions ahead of the October 10 protest, including barricades, traffic curbs and a temporary mobile internet suspension in parts of central Delhi.
Three days before the change, the Supreme Court had urged the government to consider a more spacious, open protest venue with basic facilities. Its October 9 order recorded agreement among the parties in that case that alternative sites capable of providing water, washrooms and medical services should be identified.
Congress and CJP leaders criticized the removal of Jantar Mantar, describing it as an attempt to curb dissent. Traders expressed mixed views: some welcomed relief from disruptions around Connaught Place, while other groups warned that demonstrations at Ramlila Maidan could affect nearby wholesale markets, transport and emergency services.
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WHAT IT FLAGGED editor revise: The story needed small edits to avoid overstating who made unverified allegations and the scope of transport restrictions. - "The allegations have been made by the Cockroach Janta Party and opposition groups and have not been independently established.": The sources say the CJP made allegations about Special Intensive Revision and that the Election Commission's role and CJP allegations could not be independently established, but they do not support saying opposition groups made the same unestablished allegations. - "Authorities imposed extensive restrictions ahead of the October 10 protest, including barricades, transport closures and a temporary mobile internet suspension in parts of central Delhi.": The sources support transport restrictions/curbs and metro gate or station closures, but not the broader phrase "transport closures" without qualification.
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Delhi Police removes Jantar Mantar from list of designated protest sites
Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from its list of designated protest sites and named Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in Shahdara as alternatives.
A standing order issued by Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said the change followed recommendations from a committee formed by the Union Home Ministry. Revised procedures for demonstrations at the three venues will be issued separately.
The decision came after protests in central Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The allegations have been made by the Cockroach Janta Party and opposition groups and have not been independently established. Authorities imposed extensive restrictions ahead of the October 10 protest, including barricades, transporttraffic closurescurbs and a temporary mobile internet suspension in parts of central Delhi.
Three days before the change, the Supreme Court had urged the government to consider a more spacious, open protest venue with basic facilities. Its October 9 order recorded agreement among the parties in that case that alternative sites capable of providing water, washrooms and medical services should be identified.
Congress and CJP leaders criticized the removal of Jantar Mantar, describing it as an attempt to curb dissent. Traders expressed mixed views: some welcomed relief from disruptions around Connaught Place, while other groups warned that demonstrations at Ramlila Maidan could affect nearby wholesale markets, transport and emergency services.
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