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Delhi's historic Jantar Mantar loses protest site status

The 18th-century landmark, long associated with demonstrations in India's capital, has been denotified as an official protest venue.

At a glance

  • Jantar Mantar has been denotified as an official protest site
  • The 18th-century location is historically associated with demonstrations in Delhi
  • The site has hosted numerous protests over many years

Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century site in Delhi that has become synonymous with public demonstrations, has been denotified as a protest location. The landmark has hosted thousands of demonstrations over the years and held significant symbolic value for activists and protesters in the Indian capital.

Why it matters

Jantar Mantar has long served as a focal point for public activism and dissent in India's capital, making its denotification potentially significant for protest movements.

Original reporting

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