jantar mantar

ASI's project at jantar mantar in Delhi includes a breastfeeding cum child care room, publication counter, and exhibition hall. These initiatives are part of the observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II and were significant for astronomical observations during the decline of the Mughal empire.

200 farmers from Tamil Nadu gathered at jantar mantar in Delhi, protesting crop prices and river interlinking. They climbed a tower, carrying symbolic items, and plan to contest elections if demands are not met.

Top leaders and party workers of Aam Aadmi Party gathered at jantar mantar from 11 am on Sunday for a day-long 'Samuhik Upwas' to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann of AAP-ruled Punjab participated in a joint fast at the village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Khatkar Kalan.

The protest saw participation of ministers, legislators, and parliamentarians from the state. They raised slogans against the central government and displayed banners advocating for the protection of federalism. Additionally, DMK minister P Thiaga Rajan represented his party after Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin endorsed the cause championed by his Kerala counterpart.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave the call for the protest named Chalo Delhi. The demonstration is being attended by several cabinet ministers of the Congress government. Siddaramaiah has accused the Central government of economic disparities, saying that his government stands against the unfair treatment in tax devolution and grants for 'Kannadigas'.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, along with his Cabinet colleagues, will hold a protest in New Delhi on February 8, accusing the Centre of 'neglecting' the southern state. LDF convenor E P Jayarajan said that the protest is scheduled for 11 am at jantar mantar on February 8. The opposition Congress-led UDF has also been invited, and Chief Ministers and ministers from other states will be informed about the agitation, he told reporters here. UDF MPs and MLAs have been requested to participate in the protest, Jayarajan added.

MPs of the opposition INDIA bloc will hold a protest at jantar mantar here on Thursday against the suspension of more than 140 opposition parliamentarians and stage a "mock Parliament", sources said. A meeting will be held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber in the Parliament complex on Wednesday afternoon to finalise the programme. All suspended MPs will join the protest at jantar mantar, sources said. They will also hold a "mock Parliament". Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha is likely to be the speaker for the mock proceedings.

Hundreds of junior wrestlers from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi protested against the loss of a crucial year in their wrestling careers at the jantar mantar in New Delhi. They attributed the setback to top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat. Protesters from various wrestling academies, including Arya Samaj Akhara and Virender Wrestling Academy, raised slogans against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, with banners promoting their dissatisfaction with the top athletes.

Karnataka Congress legislators on Wednesday gathered in New Delhi to protest against what they perceive as "financial injustice" towards the state over the past five years. The demonstration, involving all Congress legislators, MPs, and ministers, precedes the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. They are demanding that the Centre address and rectify the alleged losses amounting to Rs 1.87 lakh crore incurred by Karnataka during the tenure of the 15th Finance Commission.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP government for suppressing the right to speak given by the Constitution. He accused the BJP of preventing a Dalit from speaking and passing laws unopposed. Kharge emphasized the need for unity in the face of threats from government agencies. Leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Sharad Pawar and Rahul Gandhi, held a protest called 'Save Democracy'. Meanwhile, 146 opposition MPs were suspended and significant criminal laws were passed during the Winter Session of Parliament, which also witnessed a security breach.

Bangar area khaps and farmer unions refuse to support VP Jagdeep Dhankar, accusing him of silence during the farmer's agitation. Women wrestlers protest at Delhi's jantar mantar, criticizing the VP's lack of action. Khaps reject attempts to associate them with the controversy and urge focus on issues like employment, crime against women, and corruption. Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee faces backlash, with BJP leaders demanding an apology from opposition party leaders like Rahul Gandhi. Haryana's social outfits should avoid falling into the BJP's caste and community division trap.