Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Poetry and Solidarity at Jantar Mantar After Police Crackdown
After police used force to disperse protesters at Jantar Mantar, thousands returned to the site late at night.
Among them was Mohammed Irfan, a daily wage laborer who recited a poem about defiance.
The crowd, which included fresh arrivals, chanted slogans like 'Azadi' and 'Jai Bhim' throughout the night.
The atmosphere was one of solidarity and resistance, with people gathering to support each other after the daytime crackdown.
Thousands of protesters returned to Jantar Mantar late at night following a police crackdown.
Mohammed Irfan, a daily wage laborer, recited a poem about defiance and independent thought.
The crowd chanted slogans like 'Azadi', 'Jai Bhim', and 'Inquilab Zindabad'.
The atmosphere was one of solidarity and resistance.
Police had used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters earlier.
- Who
- Protesters and daily wage laborer Mohammed Irfan
- What
- Poetry recital and protests following a police crackdown
- When
- Late night, less than 24 hours after the crackdown
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To express solidarity and defiance after police action
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with batons and tear gas.
Police
Police assert they acted to maintain law and order.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Time
- Late night, following a daytime crackdown
- Key Activity
- Poetry recital and protests
- Protest Chants
- Azadi, Jai Bhim, Inquilab Zindabad
- Poem Recited
- Kafir hun sar-phira hun mujhe maar dijiye by Ahmad Farhad