Reservation Hatao Raw: Fear of Reservation Review; Impact On Political Equations! |Atul Pratap Singh

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar in the national capital to stage a massive protest against existing reservation policies and the University Grants Commission's recent equity norms. The agitation, organized under the banner of 'Reservation Hatao', highlights growing anxieties among certain groups regarding the potential review of quota systems and its cascading impact on the nation's complex political equations. Protesters voiced strong opposition to the current reservation framework, demanding a re-evaluation of how equity and merit are balanced in higher education and public employment. Political analysts suggest this demonstration could significantly influence upcoming political alignments and debates surrounding affirmative action. Law enforcement authorities were deployed in adequate numbers to maintain public order and manage the large gathering peacefully during the demonstration.