In October 2019, citizens gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest the prolonged lockdown in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. Demonstrators condemned the 75 days of communication blackout, restrictions on movement, and mass detentions, calling them violations of constitutional rights and civil liberties. The protest brought together activists, students, academics, and ordinary citizens demanding restoration of democracy, freedom of expression, and accountability. It highlighted national concern over the humanitarian and political consequences of the lockdown, challenging narratives of normalcy and asserting solidarity with the people of Kashmir amid enforced silence and militarization.