Why is Jantar Mantar in Delhi facing scrutiny? | Explained

Where were protests in Delhi held in the first few decades of independent India? How and when did Jantar Mantar become the designated protest site? Why has it become contentious and what have courts said? What are alternative sites for demonstrations in Delhi?

CJP reacts to HC hearing on Jantar Mantar as the protest venue siteNEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das on Friday defended Jantar Mantar as Delhi's key protest venue after the Delhi HC questioned whether demonstrations should continue in the heart of the capital.In a post on X, Das wrote, "HANDS OFF

Led by student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, a large number of job aspirants have been staging a sit-in protest at the Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi since July 29.