Anti-caste-reservation protests in Delhi escalated from Jantar Mantar (50+ detained on August 22) to Connaught Place (~300 protesters on August 23, 2026), with demonstrators demanding economic criteria replace caste-based government support and quotas. Police increased security throughout.
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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 measure. Legal action was warned against those spreading false information about the prot
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
Around 300 individuals protested caste-based reservation in Delhi's Connaught Place, advocating for economic criteria over caste for government support and reforms in the quota system. Police detained over 20 protesters for demonstrating without permission. The "Reservation Hatao Andolan" organized the event, emphasizing that reforms should ensure benefits reach the truly needy across all communit