Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Protesters Regroup at Jantar Mantar After Clashes
A big group of people, including men, women, and children, are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Earlier in the day, they tried to march towards Parliament but were stopped by the police, who used sticks and tear gas.
Despite this, the protesters have come back and are continuing their protest.
They are chanting slogans and holding up pictures of important leaders.
Some people were hurt, but they are still determined to stay and make the government listen to them.
The police have put up barriers around the protest site, but the crowd is still growing.
The protesters say they are not afraid anymore and will keep protesting until the government talks to them.
Protesters have regrouped at Jantar Mantar after clashes with police earlier in the day.
The police used lathicharge and tear gas to disperse the protesters who were trying to march towards Parliament.
Despite the police action, the protesters are determined to continue their protest and are chanting slogans and holding up portraits of leaders.
Several protesters were injured, including a young man who was hit by a tear gas shell.
The protesters are demanding accountability from the government and want their voices to be heard, while the government and police are maintaining law and order.
- Who
- Protesters of all ages, including women, men, and children, as well as police personnel
- What
- A protest that started earlier in the day, with clashes between protesters and police, has regrouped at Jantar Mantar
- When
- The protest is ongoing at 8:30 PM, after starting earlier in the day
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters are demanding accountability from the government and want their voices to be heard, while the government and police are maintaining law and order
Protesters
Government/Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters believe the police used excessive force, including lathicharge and tear gas, which has only strengthened their resolve.
Government/Police
The government and police argue that they were maintaining law and order, and the use of force was necessary to prevent the protesters from reaching Parliament.
Government Accountability
Protesters
Protesters demand accountability from the government and want their voices to be heard, accusing the government of not listening to their concerns.
Government/Police
The government may argue that it is maintaining order and that the protesters' demands are being addressed through proper channels.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Time of Protest
- 8:30 PM
- Protesters' Slogans
- Ladenge, Jeetenge, Inquilab Zindabad, Zindabad, Nahi Chalegi, Nahi Chalegi
- Police Action
- Lathicharge, tear gas, barricading the protest site
- Protesters' Demands
- Accountability from the government, protection of rights
- Protesters' Resolve
- Not going back home, determined to continue protesting
- Injuries
- Several protesters injured, including Mohammad Ayan who was hit by a tear gas shell
- Protesters' Motivation
- Demand for accountability, protection of rights, government responsiveness