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

Jantar Mantar Protest: A large crowd gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday for a demonstration against caste-based reservation and demanding reforms to the reservation system. Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force were deployed at the protest site, and several protesters were detained as the demonstration continued.

The protesters, mobilised under the Reservation Hatao Andolan, have called for greater emphasis on economic criteria rather than caste in determining affirmative action and have also raised concerns over UGC rules.

Jantar Mantar Protest: Delhi Police, RAF Detain Anti-Reservation Protesters

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

Jantar Mantar Protest: Delhi Police, RAF Detain Anti-Reservation Protesters