In a significant move to curb ongoing demonstrations, the Delhi Police has officially removed Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest venues. As tensions rise over the alleged removal of millions of names from national voter rolls, authorities have redirected public gatherings to three alternative locations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and the CBD Ground in East Delhi. This decision coincides with escalating unrest, as thousands of opposition supporters recently marched to the Supreme Court to voice their grievances against the current electoral administration.

The protests, largely driven by the "cockroach" youth movement and various opposition parties, are centered on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Critics argue that a massive voter list revision—which saw over 130 million names removed—disproportionately benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. While the Election Commission maintains that the process was legitimate and allows for re-enrollment, the opposition remains firm in its claims of foul play. With thousands of protesters detained and heavy security cordoning off central Delhi, the standoff highlights deep-seated concerns regarding the integrity of the country’s democratic processes.