AISA leader Neha Bora’s refusal to sign peace bonds led to obvious comparisions with the CJP leadership who opted to comply with conditions set for their release from detention during Jantar Mantar 2.0 protests. The CJP faced significant challenges in organizing Jantar Mantar 2.0 protests which was a contrast from their previous successful mobilization. Bora’s determination to protest despite multiple detentions brought her to the centre stage of anti-SIR protests.