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Home Ministry panel suggests shifting protest venue from Jantar Mantar to three new sites
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:17 AM
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A Home Ministry committee has recommended removing Jantar Mantar from the official list of protest venues and designating three alternative locations for demonstrations in Delhi.
The Ministry of Home Affairs set up a committee to review the locations permitted for public protests. After evaluating security and logistical concerns, the panel advised that Jantar Mantar, long used for large-scale demonstrations, be taken off the official roster.
Instead, the committee proposed three new sites within the national capital where future rallies could be organized. The exact locations have not been disclosed, but officials indicated they would be selected to ensure better crowd management and public safety.
The recommendation is expected to be forwarded to the Union Home Minister for final approval. If adopted, the change could reshape how activists and citizen groups stage demonstrations in Delhi, shifting the historic protest hub to new venues.
Stakeholders, including student groups that frequently use Jantar Mantar, have been informed of the proposal and are likely to respond once the decision is formalized.
Instead, the committee proposed three new sites within the national capital where future rallies could be organized. The exact locations have not been disclosed, but officials indicated they would be selected to ensure better crowd management and public safety.
The recommendation is expected to be forwarded to the Union Home Minister for final approval. If adopted, the change could reshape how activists and citizen groups stage demonstrations in Delhi, shifting the historic protest hub to new venues.
Stakeholders, including student groups that frequently use Jantar Mantar, have been informed of the proposal and are likely to respond once the decision is formalized.