'Hands OFF': CJP Opposes Move To Remove Jantar Mantar As Protest Site

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Friday, August 7, opposed any move to take away Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, asserting that the party would not accept any restrictions on its right to peacefully demonstrate.

In a post on his official handle on X, Das said, “HANDS OFF our Jantar Mantar!” He questioned where citizens would be allowed to exercise their fundamental right to peaceful protest if authorities sought to remove Jantar Mantar as a protest venue.

“Before trying to take away our protest site, tell us if you will designate the India Gate where we can exercise our fundamental right to peacefully protest,” Das wrote.

He also alleged that the India Gate area had already been taken away as a protest venue and warned against any similar move involving Jantar Mantar.

“You took away the India Gate. We will not tolerate taking away of OUR Jantar Mantar too!” Das added.

Jantar Mantar has long been associated with public demonstrations and protests in the national capital. Das’s remarks come amid concerns over access to designated spaces where political parties, organisations and citizens can voice their demands through protests.