Delhi Police detain several protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi during an anti-reservation demonstration. NDTV and Times of India both report that the protest draws crowds and prompt police action at the site.
The protesters, mobilised through social media, call for eligibility for government support and reservation to be based primarily on economic criteria rather than caste. Times of India reports the demonstration as “Reservation Hatao Andolan” and says over 50 people are detained, while NDTV describes the detained group without specifying a number.
Authorities also cite procedural issues. Times of India reports that no permission was granted for the gathering at Jantar Mantar, and security is tightened in response to the size of the turnout. Across outlets, the core focus remains the same: the protest challenges current reservation eligibility rules and argues for prioritising economic need.
