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Meghalaya BJP MLA urges Jantar Mantar protest to stay within constitutional bounds
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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A BJP legislator from Meghalaya cautioned that demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar must adhere to constitutional provisions.
Meghalaya’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator warned that the ongoing protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar should be conducted strictly within the framework of the Indian Constitution. The statement was made during a press interaction where the MLA emphasized that while citizens have the right to express dissent, that right is bounded by law.
The lawmaker highlighted that peaceful assembly and free speech are fundamental rights, but they must not translate into actions that breach public order, encroach on private property, or violate court orders. He urged protest organizers to coordinate with authorities to ensure that demonstrations remain non‑violent and do not impede the functioning of public spaces.
The comment reflects the BJP’s broader approach of monitoring mass movements across the country, especially those that attract national attention. By stressing constitutional compliance, the party aims to balance democratic expression with the need for law and order.
Political analysts note that such remarks may also serve to pre‑empt criticism from opposition parties, which often accuse the government of curbing dissent. The MLA’s remarks, however, stopped short of commenting on the specific grievances driving the Jantar Mantar sit‑in.
The lawmaker highlighted that peaceful assembly and free speech are fundamental rights, but they must not translate into actions that breach public order, encroach on private property, or violate court orders. He urged protest organizers to coordinate with authorities to ensure that demonstrations remain non‑violent and do not impede the functioning of public spaces.
The comment reflects the BJP’s broader approach of monitoring mass movements across the country, especially those that attract national attention. By stressing constitutional compliance, the party aims to balance democratic expression with the need for law and order.
Political analysts note that such remarks may also serve to pre‑empt criticism from opposition parties, which often accuse the government of curbing dissent. The MLA’s remarks, however, stopped short of commenting on the specific grievances driving the Jantar Mantar sit‑in.