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'Right to protest has become a crime': Sibal slams govt

Kapil Sibal has raised alarms regarding the Modi government's recent decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a site for protests. He claims that the right to protest is under siege and challenges the suitability of alternatives like Ramlila Maidan. Sibal remarked that earlier demonstrations were generally peaceful and condemned the government's tactics against protesters, suggesting they undermine the electoral system.

17 Oct 2026 4:16 pm