Delhi’s Jantar Mantar No Longer A Protest Hub: 3 New Sites, Costs And Rules Explained

Delhi’s iconic Jantar Mantar has been removed from the list of authorised protest sites, marking a major change for the capital’s protest landscape. A Delhi Police order dated October 11 designates three alternatives: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. But each venue comes with its own challenges, from booking costs and limited availability at Ramlila Maidan to distance from Central Delhi and questions over capacity at the other sites. With revised standard operating procedures still awaited, how accessible will these locations be for protesters? Here’s a ground report examining Delhi’s new protest map.