Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kejriwal Questions Heavy Security Around Jantar Mantar
Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), recently questioned the Indian government about the heavy security measures and an advisory issued to close shops in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
The advisory, issued by the New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA), asked all shops, offices, and restaurants to close by 6:30 PM on July 23, 2026, due to a 'critical situation' in the area.
Kejriwal suggested that the government might be preparing for action against protesters at Jantar Mantar, a nearby location where ongoing protests are taking place.
The government has implemented these security measures to maintain order and prevent potential unrest during the protests.
Arvind Kejriwal questioned the government's heavy security arrangements in central Delhi.
An advisory was issued to close all shops in Connaught Place by 6:30 PM on July 23, 2026.
Kejriwal suggested the government might be preparing for action against protesters at Jantar Mantar.
The advisory was issued by the New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) due to a 'critical situation'.
Heightened security measures were implemented in response to ongoing CJP protests in the national capital.
- Who
- Arvind Kejriwal, New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA), Government
- What
- Arvind Kejriwal questions the heavy security arrangements and advisory to close shops in Connaught Place.
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Why
- In response to ongoing CJP protests and to maintain order and prevent potential unrest.
Arvind Kejriwal's Criticism
Government's Security Measures
Security Arrangements
Arvind Kejriwal's Criticism
Kejriwal questions the heavy security and the advisory to close shops in Connaught Place, suggesting it is a preparation for action against protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Government's Security Measures
The government has implemented heightened security measures in response to ongoing protests, aiming to maintain order and prevent potential unrest.
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Location
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Protests
- CJP protests
- Advisory Issued By
- New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA)
- Security Measures
- Heightened security around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas