Delhi's iconic Jantar Mantar protest site faces denotification, ending its role as a demonstration ground

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Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century monument in Delhi that has long been synonymous with public demonstrations, has been officially denotified as a designated protest site. The move means the historic location will no longer serve as the designated space for demonstrations in the city. The site has hosted countless slogans and rallies over the decades, making it one of the most recognisable protest venues in India. The change raises questions about how citizens will be able to voice dissent in the capital in the future.

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