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Jantar Mantar, a historic protest site in Delhi, has been de-notified, leading to concerns from opposition parties and activist groups about democratic dissent.
Jantar Mantar, a prominent site for public demonstrations in New Delhi, has been de-notified as an official protest location. This decision means that gatherings will no longer be permitted at this historic venue. The move has drawn criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups.
For decades, Jantar Mantar served as a focal point for dissent, hosting numerous significant protests, from Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement to recent demonstrations by wrestlers. Its de-notification alters the landscape for public assembly in the capital, raising questions about where and how citizens can voice their grievances.
7 sources across English · blind spot: little coverage from the right
Left 29% · Center 71% · Right 0%
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Left: Scroll.in and The Hindu report on the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site, with The Hindu noting opposition and CJP concerns.
Center: The Indian Express and The Print report on Jantar Mantar losing its protest site status, with The Indian Express framing it as the loss of a democratic asset and The Print recalling its history of dissent.
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