Delhi Police Detain Anti-Reservation Protesters At Jantar Mantar

The protesters were mobilised through social media for the demonstration, demanding that economic criteria be given precedence over caste in determining eligibility for government support and reservation.

A large crowd gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for a protest. These protesters demanded changes to the existing caste-based reservation system. Delhi Police had clearly stated that no permission was granted for this demonstration. Security forces were deployed and barricades were installed as a precautionary measur

On Friday (August 21) morning, the protesters, many of whom were mobilised by different organisations representing people from “general” castes such as Karni Sena and Ranbir Sena, arrived at Jantar Mantar despite public statements from the Delhi Police saying that no permission had been granted for a demonstration at t