New Delhi: A day after reports of lathi charge and tear-gas shelling during demonstrations, Jantar Mantar witnessed a remarkable display of public solidarity on Tuesday. Citizens, volunteers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) gathered at the historic protest site, bringing food, water, and essential supplies for those participating in the ongoing protest.

Volunteers Step Forward to Support Protesters

Makeshift distribution counters were set up across the protest venue, where volunteers served a variety of food items including biscuits, pizza, burgers, fresh fruits, juice, bottled water and plates of rajma chawal. The continuous supply of refreshments helped sustain protesters who had remained at the site for long hours.

Several volunteer groups said the initiative for was aimed at ensuring that demonstrators had access to necessities while continuing their peaceful protest.

Citizens Donate to Relief Efforts

Many visitors said they had contributed money to purchase food and other essential items for the protesters. Others arrived carrying supplies themselves, expressing support for those who they said had endured police action, including lathi charge and the use of tear-gas shells, during the previous day’s events.

The atmosphere at Jantar Mantar reflected a strong sense of community, with people from different walks of life joining hands to assist those gathered at the protest site.

Spirit of Solidarity Dominates the Day

Beyond the slogans and demonstrations, the day was marked by humanitarian support, as volunteers worked throughout the day to distribute meals, drinking water, and other essentials. The relief efforts underscored the role of civil society organisations and ordinary citizens in extending assistance during public movements.

As the protest continued, Jantar Mantar remained a focal point not only for civic expression but also for collective compassion, with volunteers ensuring that participants received food, water and basic care.