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India removes Jantar Mantar from official protest sites, detains two CJP leaders

India removes Jantar Mantar from official protest sites, detains two CJP leaders
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NEW DELHI: The Indian government has withdrawn official protest-site status from Jantar Mantar, a prominent demonstration venue in New Delhi used for nearly three decades, prompting concerns among activists about shrinking space for democratic dissent.

An order issued by Delhi Police on Monday did not specify the reason for the decision. The move came days after clashes between police and protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during an anti-government demonstration.

Originally published by Nepalnews on Oct 14, 2026 Read the full article at english.nepalnews.com
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