Jantar Mantar is a popular site for holding protests because of the following reasons.
1. Location- It is in close proximity to the Parliament and this gives a symbolic advantage. It has historical significance as well. This structure has been completed in 1724 and had been severely damaged during the first war of independence of 1857, but was later repaired. It has been a ground for small or large protests prior to the independence of India.
2. Track Record- Jantar Mantar has been used as a site for the mass movement of Aana Hazare for Jan Lokpal Bill. Many popular recent protests have been hold there and it has got the recognition because brand matters. Now, if we hear that people are protesting on Jantar Mantar, it definitely attracts our attention.
3. Less Competition - In Delhi, we don't have any public square for protest. Hence, among the places available to accomodate large crowd, Jantar Mantar comes a clear winner due to better infrastructure to hold large crowd, wide roads, a brand name for protest and proximity to Parliament.
4. A Proster's Paradise- Protests are so common on Jantar Mantar that the streets heading towards it has become a marketplace for the protesters. You will find less difficulties to attend a protest at Jantar Mantar as you can get snacks, sun glasses, toys, the symbolism of protest like flags, caps, banners, nehru jacket etc to make the whole thing merrier.
5. Win Win Situation - It is easier to manage large crowd at Jantar Mantar. So, it is better for those organising protests, those participating in it as well as for those responsible for law and order. Delhi Police had launched an advertisement in 2014 which read as " want to hold protest upto 5000 persons. Welcome to Jantar Mantar".
1. Location- It is in close proximity to the Parliament and this gives a symbolic advantage. It has historical significance as well. This structure has been completed in 1724 and had been severely damaged during the first war of independence of 1857, but was later repaired. It has been a ground for small or large protests prior to the independence of India.
2. Track Record- Jantar Mantar has been used as a site for the mass movement of Aana Hazare for Jan Lokpal Bill. Many popular recent protests have been hold there and it has got the recognition because brand matters. Now, if we hear that people are protesting on Jantar Mantar, it definitely attracts our attention.
3. Less Competition - In Delhi, we don't have any public square for protest. Hence, among the places available to accomodate large crowd, Jantar Mantar comes a clear winner due to better infrastructure to hold large crowd, wide roads, a brand name for protest and proximity to Parliament.
4. A Proster's Paradise- Protests are so common on Jantar Mantar that the streets heading towards it has become a marketplace for the protesters. You will find less difficulties to attend a protest at Jantar Mantar as you can get snacks, sun glasses, toys, the symbolism of protest like flags, caps, banners, nehru jacket etc to make the whole thing merrier.
5. Win Win Situation - It is easier to manage large crowd at Jantar Mantar. So, it is better for those organising protests, those participating in it as well as for those responsible for law and order. Delhi Police had launched an advertisement in 2014 which read as " want to hold protest upto 5000 persons. Welcome to Jantar Mantar".
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