Protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to demonstrate against caste-based reservation, with police detaining several participants during the protest.

The demonstration brought the contentious issue of caste-based reservation back into focus, as protesters raised their objections to the existing reservation system and gathered at one of the capital’s designated protest sites.

Police detained several demonstrators as authorities moved to manage the gathering.

The protest comes amid continuing public and political debate over reservation policies in India, including questions surrounding social justice, equal opportunity, representation and the future of affirmative-action policies.

Jantar Mantar Protest Against Caste-Based Reservation | Delhi Police Detain Several Demonstrators

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Jantar Mantar Protest Against Caste-Based Reservation | Delhi Police Detain Several Demonstrators