New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday criticised the decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, calling it unfortunate and asserting that people would reclaim the venue.

Reacting to the decision, Jha said the government would eventually realise the consequences of removing the historically significant protest site, adding that the move reflected fear of public dissent.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "It is unfortunate, and the government will realise this. God knows what fear made you take away a protest site like Jantar Mantar, which has historical significance. Believe me, if not today, people will take it back tomorrow... Such repressive behaviour makes the government look weaker....