Delhi Police clarifies no permission granted for protest at Jantar Mantar today

By  News On Air   Aug 23, 2026

Delhi Police has clarified that no permission has been granted to any individual or organisation for holding a protest or gathering at Jantar Mantar today. It said that various videos and posts are being circulated calling upon people to gather and assemble on the issue of reservation reforms. In a social media post, Police said that prohibitory orders are already in force in New Delhi District.

It further said that protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited. Police said that citizens are advised not to gather on the basis of such misleading posts and videos and not to amplify, forward or share any unverified content. Police added that appropriate legal action may be initiated against persons found creating, circulating or disseminating fake or misleading information.