Besides serving as a major tourist destination, India Gate is also part of the city’s vivacious public life. Its monumental status apart, it has also forged a strong bond with all generations. Lit up in nights, the spot comes to life with motley crowds of locals as well as outsiders with a few vendors hawking ice-creams and other eatables. A family nightout here is part of city’s collective memory.

In the name of security of the high and mighty living in its vicinity, the Delhi Police now wants visitors’ access to the place limited to a fixed duration like other monuments in the city (sunrise to sunset). 

Do you think Delhi Police is right in seeking to limit public access to India Gate?