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Rage over caste reservation spills onto streets; Karni Sena vows no vote
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Rage over caste reservation spills onto streets; Karni Sena vows no vote

Anti-caste reservation protests have emerged across multiple Indian cities, including Nagpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Visakhapatnam, as opposition to caste-based quotas gains momentum ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Online campaigns such as the Reservation Hatao Andolan (RHA), which has attracted millions of followers, are advocating for the abolition or reform of these policies. Offline, groups like the Shri Rajput Karni Sena have staged demonstrations in Jaipur, clashing with police over the University Grants Commission's caste equity regulations. Prominent figures, including academics, journalists, and influencers, are participating in the discourse, though opinions remain divided. While politicians are avoiding direct involvement, the growing movement highlights deepening societal divisions over caste-based reservations.

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Rage over caste reservation spills onto streets; Karni Sena vows no vote

Anti-caste reservation protests have emerged across multiple Indian cities, including Nagpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Visakhapatnam, as opposition to caste-based quotas gains momentum ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Online campaigns such as the Reservation Hatao Andolan (RHA), which has attracted millions of followers, are advocating for the abolition or reform of these policies. Offline, groups like the Shri Rajput Karni Sena have staged demonstrations in Jaipur, clashing with police over the University Grants Commission's caste equity regulations. Prominent figures, including academics, journalists, and influencers, are participating in the discourse, though opinions remain divided. While politicians are avoiding direct involvement, the growing movement highlights deepening societal divisions over caste-based reservations.

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