Menace In Delhi Assembly: Government Hires Experts To Scare Them Away
Facing frequent monkey intrusions, Delhi Assembly hires trained imitators to protect lawmakers and staff, reviving a quirky but a humane solution to an urban problem.
Published : January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM IST
New Delhi: In response to the increasing number of monkeys in the Delhi Assembly and the problems they pose, the government is preparing to take a significant step. To ensure the safety of MLAs, staff, and visitors, the Delhi government is now hiring specialized monkey repellents. The Delhi government's Public Works Department has issued a tender for this purpose. According to this tender, the Public Works Department is looking for individuals who can perfectly imitate the sound of a langur to scare them away and keep the Assembly premises free of monkeys. The monkey population in the Delhi Assembly has increased significantly, causing significant problems. Monkeys frequently enter the Assembly premises, disrupting work and making staff scared to work.
Monkey Repelling Experts Already Deployed
Regarding experts who specialize in monkey repellent techniques, five such experts are already employed in the Delhi Assembly premises. ETV Bharat spoke with these individuals to learn about their work. Monkey expert Ravi Kumar, who has been working here for 15 years, said that his team consists of five boys. For 15 years, he has been repelling monkeys from the Delhi Assembly, Parliament House, South Block, North Block, and several other government ministry buildings.
He explained that making the sound of a monkey is the simplest method to repel monkeys. This method helps drive them away from the Assembly premises without causing any harm. Ravi Kumar explained that previously, langurs were kept in the Assembly premises to repel monkeys. Several district courts in Delhi also had langurs to repel monkeys. However, when BJP leader Maneka Gandhi saw a langur tied inside a court, she protested, and the practice of keeping langurs tied was banned. Since then, this new system of repelling monkeys by making sounds has been implemented.
"Making The Monkey Sounds Is Not Easy"
He explained that this work falls under special security. Under Special Security, we work as monkey chasers. "We have been assigned this task at the Delhi Assembly. Only experts can do this work. Impersonating the sound of a monkey is not an easy task. This work cannot be done without experience," said Ravi Kumar. He also said that they work here in 8-hour shifts, working for minimum wages. "According to the minimum wage set by the Delhi government, we receive a salary of 18,000 to 20,000 rupees. In addition to this, we also perform animal rescue work. Several NGOs are also affiliated with us, who hire us for our services. We are on duty at the rooftop and gates of the Delhi Assembly," explained Ravi.
"We are stationed on the rooftop and nearby gates of the Delhi Assembly to scare away monkeys. Individuals are now hiring such experts to drive away monkeys from their homes," he said, adding, "The boys on my team have been working with me for 10-15 years. Now, his son has also joined the profession. He, too, has become an expert in this work." Ravi Kumar explained that previously, slingshots, sticks, and other objects were used to scare away monkeys. However, now, these have been abandoned, and the most effective and simple method has become popular: simply making the sound of a monkey to drive them away.
