Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Tuesday backed the need for designated protest sites after Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar. She said the site was unsuitable due to its narrow lanes and proximity to sensitive buildings, and called for a clear security plan for Ramlila Maidan

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the government after Delhi Police detained CJP activists Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde. Calling opponents of flag hoisting at Jantar Mantar “traitors”, Dipke vowed to continue the protest until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns