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. 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.