New Delhi, India | July 26, 2026
CJP Protest Ends
Lutyens’ Delhi has largely returned to normal following the conclusion of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, with authorities reopening major roads, removing security barricades, and completing an overnight cleanup operation.
By Sunday morning, the protest site and surrounding areas had been cleared of banners, posters, temporary structures, and other materials, restoring normal traffic movement across central Delhi.
Major Roads Reopen to Traffic
Following the end of the demonstration, authorities removed temporary barricades and security checkpoints that had been in place for nearly a week.
Traffic resumed on several key routes, including:
- Parliament Street (Sansad Marg)
- Ashoka Road
- Janpath
- Connaught Place
- Windsor Place
- Baba Kharak Singh Marg
- Mandi House
Commuters, office-goers, taxi drivers, and public transport users welcomed the reopening, saying the removal of diversions significantly reduced travel time.
Cleanup Restores Protest Site
Municipal teams carried out an extensive overnight cleanup at Jantar Mantar and nearby streets.
By Sunday morning, workers had removed:
- Posters
- Banners
- Plastic bottles
- Temporary installations
- Other protest-related materials
Authorities said the objective was to restore public spaces to their original condition as quickly as possible.
Graffiti and Slogans Removed
Walls along Tolstoy Marg and areas near Jantar Mantar were repainted overnight.
Municipal workers covered graffiti, slogans, and handwritten messages that had appeared during the protest.
The long wall near the Imperial Hotel, where participants had written messages about democracy, constitutional values, freedom of expression, and social change, had also been restored.
Officials additionally removed markings from trees, gates, pavements, and other public infrastructure.
Social Media Amplified the Demonstration
Throughout the protest, smartphones and social media platforms played a significant role in documenting events.
Participants recorded speeches, demonstrations, slogans, photographs, videos, and memes, many of which circulated widely online and contributed to broader public discussion surrounding the movement.
Tourists Return to Central Delhi
With security restrictions lifted, visitors returned to popular landmarks including:
- India Gate
- Central Vista
- Connaught Place
- Surrounding public spaces
Families and tourists were seen enjoying the weekend after several days of traffic restrictions and heightened security.
Residents also noted that Sunday marked a return to quieter streets without roadblocks or heavy police deployment.
NDMC Removes 60 Metric Tons of Waste
According to the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), approximately 60 metric tons of waste were removed from Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas after the 36-day demonstration concluded.
The overnight cleanup involved more than 500 officials and workers from multiple departments, including:
- Health
- Sanitation
- Civil Engineering
- Horticulture
The operation included:
- Eight auto tippers
- Two trucks
- One JCB excavator
- Jetting machines to wash roads and footpaths
Workers also repainted public walls and repaired damaged sidewalks.
NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal monitored the overnight operation and said restoring public spaces promptly after large gatherings remains one of the council’s priorities.
Key Highlights
- The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar has officially concluded.
- Lutyens’ Delhi has returned to normal with roads reopened and barricades removed.
- Traffic resumed on major routes across central Delhi.
- NDMC conducted an overnight cleanup operation.
- Around 60 metric tons of waste were removed from the protest site.
- More than 500 municipal personnel participated in the restoration effort.
- Tourist activity has resumed around India Gate, Central Vista, and nearby attractions
