No Green Signal for ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’: Delhi Police Denies Protest Permit
What Happened
Delhi Police has clarified that no permission has been granted for any "Reservation Hatao Andolan" protest, procession, or gathering at Jantar Mantar on August 21. The police called social media claims suggesting otherwise"false and misleading" and said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are already in force in New Delhi district. Under these orders, assemblies of five or more people, demonstrations, and protest marches are prohibited.
Key Takeaways
Authorities have warned against sharing unverified protest-related messages online and said legal action may be taken against those spreading misinformation. The clarification comes after the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" campaign called for an anti-reservation gathering at Jantar Mantar