Anti-Reservation Protest in Delhi’s Connaught Place Detains Over 20 Activists

A crowd of roughly 300 individuals assembled at Connaught Place in Delhi to voice opposition to the caste‑based reservation system. The demonstrators, organized by the Reservation Hatao Andolan, called for the government to allocate benefits based on economic need rather than caste, urging a revamp of the quota framework. Police said the gathering was held without prior permission, leading to the detention of more than 20 participants. Authorities have not released details on further legal action. The protest underscores the ongoing debate over affirmative‑action policies, with supporters citing uplift of marginalized groups and critics urging a shift toward poverty‑based criteria.