Over 50 detained at Jantar Mantar during anti-reservation rally
Over 50 individuals were detained at Jantar Mantar during a protest demanding the removal of caste-based reservations and advocating for reservation based on economic status. The demonstration drew a significant crowd despite police warnings, leading to multiple detentions by authorities.
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Over 50 detained at Jantar Mantar; protesters demand reservation for poor, not castes
Delhi Police detained several protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar for an anti-reservation demonstration. Security was tightened around the protest site amid a heavy turnout of demonstrators. Protesters demanded economic criteria take precedence over caste for government support and reservation. The campaign gained significant traction online through a popular social media page. Authorities stated no permission was granted for the Jantar Mantar assembly.
By MEGHNA DHULIA
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The protesters had gathered at Jantar Mantar despite the police's repeated reminder that no permission had been granted to stage a demonstration there.
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