Jantar Mantar was democracy’s safety valve. What happens now?

Over the past three decades, Jantar Mantar allowed those in power to be constantly reminded of the promises made to people. Now, protesters may be at risk of becoming invisible and inaudible.
However, these are now almost relics of the past and the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site pushes citizens further out to the peripheries, making it more difficult for their voices to be heard by those in power. The nature of power b... [6189 chars]
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