Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32pm on 21 Aug 2026,Friday India
Thousands gathered at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday under the banner of Reservation Reform Andolan, opposing the University Grants Commission’s equity regulations and seeking reforms in the caste-based reservation system. The protesters, primarily from unreserved and upper-caste groups, described the gathering as a peaceful demonstration and a show of strength. The mobilisation took place amid confusion over Delhi Police permission and heavy security, with Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force deployed at the site. As the protest continued, police and RAF personnel moved in and detained several protesters. Those gathered said they would leave only after submitting a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There was no official estimate of the crowd, though protesters claimed thousands attended.
