3km, 12km, 21km: How far are Delhi’s new protest sites from Jantar Mantar?

NEW DELHI: With Delhi Police removing Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest venues and shifting demonstrations to three alternative grounds, protesters may now have to travel farther from the capital’s political centre to stage a dharna.Ramlila Maidan, CBD Ground in East Delhi and Burari Ground have been named as the new venues, located around 3km, 10–12km and21 km from Jantar Mantar, respectively.The decision marks a change in Delhi’s long-standing arrangement for public demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, a prominent site for political protests and public campaigns.The new locations are spread across central, east and outer Delhi.Ramlila Maidan: Around 3km from Jantar MantarRamlila Maidan is the closest of the three newly designated protest venues, at an estimated distance of around 3km from Jantar Mantar.Located in central Delhi, the ground has hosted large public gatherings, political rallies and demonstrations over the years.Its proximity to central Delhi makes it a key alternative for protesters who want to assemble relatively close to the city’s administrative and political hubs. CBD Ground, East Delhi: Around 12km awayCBD Ground in East Delhi is around 12km from Jantar Mantar. Its location shifts demonstrations towards the eastern part of the capital, away from the central area where Jantar Mantar has traditionally served as a protest venue.The ground is among the three locations identified by Delhi Police as alternatives for demonstrations. The distance could be a consideration for protesters travelling from central and other parts of the city.Burari Ground: Around 21 km from Jantar MantarAt approximately 21km from Jantar Mantar, Burari Ground is the farthest of the three alternative sites listed. Located in north Delhi, it has been used for large public gatherings and is designated as a venue for demonstrations.For protesters who previously assembled at Jantar Mantar, travelling to Burari could mean a longer journey, depending on their starting point and route.Why has Delhi Police changed the designated protest sites?Delhi Police’s decision to remove Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue follows discussions on identifying alternative locations for demonstrations.The move comes amid recent protests in the capital over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.According to Standing Order No. 48/2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had constituted a committee to examine alternative venues where citizens could exercise their right to organise protests and demonstrations.Based on the committee’s recommendations, Jantar Mantar has been removed from the list of designated protest venues, while the three locations have been designated for holding demonstrations.The police have identified the three grounds as replacements, with revised standard operating procedures for demonstrations expected to clarify the arrangements.The change does not, by itself, amount to a blanket ban on peaceful protests in Delhi.However, organisers will need to follow the applicable permission requirements and procedures for the newly designated venues.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.