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Protesters at Jantar Mantar Vow to Continue Fight After Leaders Released
✍️ BBC
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM
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Leaders of the recently freed activist group addressed a crowd at Jantar Mantar, reaffirming their commitment to the protest movement.
Delhi saw a fresh wave of demonstrations at Jantar Mantar today as the leaders of a recently freed activist group took the stage. The group, which has been colloquially referred to as the "cockroach" group in media reports, addressed the assembled protesters and reiterated their resolve to keep up the struggle.
The leaders, having been released from custody earlier this week, used the platform to highlight the issues that prompted their original protest, emphasizing that their release does not signal an end to the campaign. They called on supporters to maintain peaceful pressure on authorities and to remain vigilant.
Security forces maintained a visible presence around the historic monument, ensuring that the gathering remained orderly. While the protest remained largely peaceful, police continued to monitor the crowd for any signs of escalation.
Organisers indicated that further rallies are planned across the city in the coming days, aiming to sustain public attention on their demands. The authorities have not issued any new statements regarding the protester's demands or the group's activities.
The event adds to a series of recent demonstrations in Delhi, reflecting heightened civic activism on a range of political and social issues.
The leaders, having been released from custody earlier this week, used the platform to highlight the issues that prompted their original protest, emphasizing that their release does not signal an end to the campaign. They called on supporters to maintain peaceful pressure on authorities and to remain vigilant.
Security forces maintained a visible presence around the historic monument, ensuring that the gathering remained orderly. While the protest remained largely peaceful, police continued to monitor the crowd for any signs of escalation.
Organisers indicated that further rallies are planned across the city in the coming days, aiming to sustain public attention on their demands. The authorities have not issued any new statements regarding the protester's demands or the group's activities.
The event adds to a series of recent demonstrations in Delhi, reflecting heightened civic activism on a range of political and social issues.