1 month ago
Volunteers power Jantar Mantar protest behind the scenes
At Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, a big protest is happening.
The main stage is where famous people like Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk speak.
But there's also a hidden world under the stage where volunteers work hard to keep the protest going.
These volunteers come from all over India and stay for days, even weeks.
They help with everything from setting up the stage to talking to the media.
Some volunteers, like Shilpa and Suraj, stay because they feel it's important to support the protest.
The police have taken down the stage once, but the volunteers keep rebuilding it.
It's a place where people from different backgrounds come together to make their voices heard.
Volunteers rebuild the protest stage at Jantar Mantar after it was dismantled by police.
The area under the main stage serves as a hub for volunteers to rest, strategize, and support the protest.
Volunteers come from various parts of India, including students and working professionals, and stay for extended periods.
The protest is supported by a high-trust network of volunteers who feel a sense of responsibility to the cause.
The protest space is filled with sounds of dissent and a sense of community among the volunteers.
- Who
- Volunteers, activists, and protesters from various parts of India
- What
- A protest at Jantar Mantar with volunteers working behind the scenes to support the main stage
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- When
- Ongoing for several weeks, with recent events occurring in July
- Why
- To express dissent and support the protest cause, with volunteers feeling a sense of responsibility and commitment to the movement
Protest Supporters
Authorities
Stage Dismantling
Protest Supporters
Volunteers see the dismantling of the stage as an obstruction to their peaceful protest and a violation of their right to express dissent.
Authorities
Authorities likely view the dismantling as a necessary measure to maintain public order and safety.
Key facts
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, Sudhir Sangwan
- Volunteer Demographics
- Students, working professionals, individuals from various cities across India
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing for several weeks
- Protest Scale
- Large-scale with significant logistical requirements
Quotes
Mohammad Thwaeb
42‑year‑old volunteer from Bengaluru
“My wife and I came to Delhi five days back, we are staying at a hotel near CP, but so many of us just don’t have that luxury.”
indianexpress.com
“I am not a volunteer, I’ve just been here long enough that people know I care enough to help them do what is needed.”
indianexpress.com










