Delhi Police De-notifies Jantar Mantar as Protest Site, Designates New Venues
Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued an order on October 11, 2026, de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. Three new venues have been designated: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi. Ramlila Maidan, a 12-acre site, has limited availability for bookings in 2026, with only three dates open in December, and booking the entire ground costs ₹1.21 lakh per day.
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What Happened
Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued a standing order on October 11, 2026, officially de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. This decision followed recommendations from a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The new designated protest venues are Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
Ramlila Maidan, a 12-acre ground, has only three dates available for booking in 2026: December 29, 30, and 31. Booking the entire ground costs an initial outlay of ₹1.21 lakh per day, which includes a daily fee of ₹50,000, a refundable security deposit of ₹55,000, and applicable taxes. A smaller section of Ramlila Maidan, with a capacity for about 150 people, can be used free of charge.
Key Facts
- Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued the order on October 11, 2026.From research
- Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest site.From research
- Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground are the new designated protest venues.From research
- Ramlila Maidan is a 12-acre ground.From research
- Only three dates are available for booking Ramlila Maidan in 2026: December 29, 30, and 31.MintThe Hindu
- Booking the entire Ramlila Maidan costs an initial outlay of ₹1.21 lakh per day.Mint
- A smaller section of Ramlila Maidan, for about 150 people, can be used free of charge.From research
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