Despite facing detention by Delhi Police, activists from the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) have declared a symbolic victory after successfully breaching the cordoned-off Jantar Mantar. The group, which included prominent figures like Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde, aimed to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. By successfully entering the site—a space recently denotified as an official protest area—the activists sought to send a defiant message to the government, asserting that the spirit of dissent cannot be suppressed by administrative restrictions or police barricades.

The move has drawn significant political attention, echoing broader concerns regarding the shrinking space for democratic expression in the capital. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh voiced his support for the dissenters, labeling the government’s decision to limit protest venues as a sign of panic within the current administration. For the activists, the act of waving the Indian flag at the site was more than a demonstration; it was a firm statement that Jantar Mantar remains a vital symbol of resistance. As the debate over public protest rights intensifies, these activists maintain that the government's efforts to restrict gathering spots will only strengthen the resolve of those challenging official policies.