History Of Delhi's Ramlila Maidan
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi is one of the most historically significant landmarks in India
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The vast open ground has been the place of both cultural and political significance
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The ground has also been the venue of one of the largest cultural performances on Dussehra
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Ramlila Maidan has been a prime venue of political rallies like INDIA bloc's protest against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha
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One of the biggest political rallies at the venue was held on June 25, 1975 in which the likes of Jayaprakash Narayan (JP), Acharya Kripalani, Morarji Desai, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and many other leaders participated
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The rally was held to seek resignation of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
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One of the notable movements held here was the 2011 anti-corruption protest led by Anna Hazare
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The movement drew thousands, who camped at the Maidan in support of the Jan Lokpal Bill
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When Arvind Kejriwal became the chief minister of Delhi for the second time, he also took the oath at Ramlila Maidan on February 4, 2015
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The ground remains relevant even in contemporary times due to its central location, easy accessibility and vast expanse
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It remains as the prime venue for big events like today's Delhi Chief Minister's oath ceremony, political, religious, and social events
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