Jantar Mantar Denotified as Protest Site: Delhi Names Three New Venues

Jantar Mantar in the National Capital, New Delhi has been de-notified as a protest venue after a circular passed on October 12th 2026, it is released by the Delhi Police. This move has been taken on the recommendation of a committee set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to suggest alternatives to Jantar Mantar as venues for protests. Ram Lila Maidan, Burari Maidan, and CBD Maidan in East Delhi have been notified as the new venues.

Three New Designated Protest Venues in Delhi

1. Ramlila Ground

A well-known place for public meetings in Delhi where large-scale political rallies are held.

2. Burari Ground

Burari Ground in the Burari region of North Delhi is the second venue mentioned in the circular of the Delhi Police.

3. CBD Ground

CBD Ground in East Delhi is the third venue mentioned in the circular of the Delhi Police.

Revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for holding processions/demonstrations at these venues will be issued separately. Procedures should be followed once the revised SOP is issued.

Jantar Mantar – Historical and Static Facts

Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is an astronomical observatory built in the year 1724 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur.

This observatory houses huge masonry structures that help in observing celestial bodies and their positions.

It should be noted here that this observatory is separate from the use of this site as a protest venue.

Aspect	Details
Monument	Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Year of construction	1724
Founder/builder	Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
Original purpose	Astronomical observations
Location	Parliament Street, New Delhi
Other observatories built by	Jai Singh II Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura