Right To Protest vs Public Order: Where Should Delhi's Protesters Go?
The debate over protests in Delhi intensifies as political voices clash over the right to dissent, public order and the availability of designated protest sites. Political analyst Tehsin Poonawalla argues that peaceful protesters must not be denied space to demonstrate, while political commentator Rajat Sethi and former UP DGP Dr Vikram Singh stress the need to regulate protests and protect public safety and businesses. With key venues such as Jantar Mantar and Ramlila Maidan facing restrictions or limited availability, the debate asks: can Delhi find a balance between the right to protest and the need to keep the capital functioning?
