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NewsNDTVSaturday, 22 August 2026NEW

Delhi Police Detain Anti-Reservation Protesters At Jantar Mantar

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Summary

The protesters were mobilised through social media for the demonstration, demanding that economic criteria be given precedence over caste in determining eligibility for government support and reservation.

Key Facts

TypeNews
SourceNDTV - India
PublishedSaturday, 22 August 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly

Key Numbers

PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCI

Key Stakeholders

BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesFarmersFPOsAgri-Input Industry

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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