‘Jantar Mantar Chalo’: Satirical video game lets users around the world experience Delhi protests

What happened: Engineer Suraj Kushwah built a satirical 2D video game, Jantar Mantar Chalo, based on Delhi protests that began October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Key numbers: Over 25,000 security personnel deployed in New Delhi. Protests began October 2. Why it matters: Players can choose to be protesters or Delhi Police officers, an option Kushwah said drove the game's popularity, including among government supporters. Protesters recruit a kafila and break barricades; police use lathis and tear gas.

Engineer Suraj Kushwah built a satirical 2D video game, Jantar Mantar Chalo, based on Delhi protests that began October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

Players can choose to be protesters or Delhi Police officers, an option Kushwah said drove the game's popularity, including among government supporters. Protesters recruit a kafila and break barricades; police use lathis and tear gas.