The 'Reservation Hatao Andolan,' organized by Abhishek Agnihotri and Harsh Dubey, held a protest advocating for the transition of India's caste-based reservation system to one based on economic criteria. Participants displayed placards calling for the implementation of economic-based reservations regardless of caste and demanded that the University Grants Commission (UGC) roll back current policies.
Although Delhi Police denied permission for the demonstration at Jantar Mantar and suggested an alternative location, protesters established a stage at the site. The event led to increased security measures, the installation of barricades, and subsequent police action that resulted in several detentions.
Organizers emphasized their commitment to peaceful reform, including the exclusion of the creamy layer from reservation benefits. The protest highlighted ongoing debates regarding the balance between merit, social equity, and historical injustices in the national reservation framework.
