The shutdown of Jantar Mantar as a protest site has triggered a political showdown in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders have slammed the decision, demanding that the iconic venue be reopened and vowing to defend the right to dissent. Delhi Police says the move follows a Supreme Court direction to identify alternative protest sites, including Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground. But with protest guidelines still awaited and activists stressing Jantar Mantar's proximity to Parliament, the row continues to intensify.