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Over 50 detained at Jantar Mantar; protesters demand reservation for poor, not castes

Times of India · 22 August 2026 at 7:15 am

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.

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