Jantar Mantar Archives - National Times

14 Oct

14 CJP Members Detained Over Jantar Mantar Incident; Two Leaders Remanded for Five Days

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Fourteen members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained after allegedly entering the restricted protest area at Jantar Mantar through private property and obstructing police personnel, Delhi Police said. The incident occurred on October 13, when the group, which included Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde, arrived at the site despite it no longer being designated for protests, according to the police account. Officials said personnel deployed at the location attempted to prevent the group from entering. The members allegedly resisted the police and interfered with officers carrying out their duties. Following the incident,…

12 Oct

Delhi Police Removes Jantar Mantar from List of Protest Sites, Names Three Alternative Venues

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Jantar Mantar, one of the capital’s best-known locations for public demonstrations, will no longer be an officially designated protest venue following a new order issued by the Delhi Police. The authorities have instead approved Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi as alternative locations for protests and demonstrations. The decision follows a review initiated by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, which formed a committee to identify suitable places where citizens could exercise their right to hold public protests. The revised arrangement was outlined in an order signed by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag…

12 Aug

Cockroach Janata Party Announces ‘Season 2’ of Jantar Mantar Agitation Amid Political Pressure Allegations

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, Abhijeet Dipke, announced that the organization is preparing to initiate a fresh wave of public demonstrations, framing the upcoming campaign as "Season 2 of Jantar Mantar". Speaking at a public gathering, Dipke shared that the decision follows sustained encouragement and inquiries across social media platforms following the group's previous extended protest movement in New Delhi. During his address, Dipke alleged that the organization encountered systemic obstacles and political interference while attempting to secure a venue for a scheduled volunteers' meeting in the national capital. He claimed that several hall…

01 Aug

PIB Debunks Viral AI-Edited Video Falsely Showing PM Narendra Modi Warning Jantar Mantar Protesters

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed as fake a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi threatened to take action against students who participated in the recent Jantar Mantar protest. In a statement issued through its Fact Check unit, PIB said the clip has been artificially altered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and does not reflect any statement made by the Prime Minister. The agency clarified that the video is a deepfake, created by manipulating an original recording to spread misinformation. According to PIB, the fabricated clip is being circulated…

31 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urges Guidance Over Punishment for Youth Protesters Following Instagram Video

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message on Instagram addressing the abusive language directed at him and his family during recent demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar regarding exam paper leak controversies. Referring to the protesters, the Prime Minister stated that youth is a phase for learning and course correction, emphasizing that taking legal action is not the ultimate solution. Emphasizing compassion and patience, he expressed his desire to forgive the young protesters and called upon society to guide the misguided youth toward a constructive path. The Prime Minister's message comes following the viral spread of…

25 Jul

CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Refuses to Clear Jantar Mantar Until Suicide Compensation and Police Action Demands Met

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party Founding President Abhijeet Dipke has affirmed that the ongoing demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue unabated, despite the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing press members and fellow agitators at the protest venue, Dipke stressed that while the minister's departure addresses a fundamental concern, the broader agitation will persist under democratic norms until full accountability and financial restitution are achieved for affected families. Outlining the movement's remaining priorities, Dipke presented two non-negotiable demands to the central government. He insisted on an immediate compensation of one crore rupees for every family…

22 Jul

“Education Should Be The Next Trend”: Salman Khan Breaks Silence on NEET Student Protests

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a statement on X regarding the nationwide NEET paper leak protests following violent clashes at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Reacting to the recent police crackdown on demonstrating medical aspirants, the actor expressed deep sorrow over the escalation of violence while extending support to the youth demanding institutional examination reforms. Salman's intervention adds celebrity weight to the movement, urging authorities to address the students' concerns directly while warning political parties against hijacking the cause. https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/2079980444469395837 Addressing the aftermath of what began as a peaceful demonstration organized alongside student groups, including the…

21 Jun

CJP Chief Invokes Farmers’ Solidarity as NEET Protest Turns into Overnight Sit-in at Jantar Mantar

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke escalated the youth-led agitation over examination irregularities on Sunday, directly appealing to India's farming community to join the ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. Entering its second day, the protest has intensified into an overnight sit-in following alleged leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, alongside widespread demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke emphasized that because students previously stood shoulder to shoulder with farmers during their historic rights agitations, the youth now rightfully require reciprocal solidarity to sustain their own movement. The demonstration, which drew…