Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Says No Permission for August 21 Reservation Protest
Some posts online say that a protest called “Reservation Hatao Andolan” may happen at Jantar Mantar.
The posts mention August 21.
Delhi Police said no permission has currently been given for such a gathering.
This means the event has not been officially approved at this time.
Police asked people not to quickly forward or share unverified posts.
They advised everyone to check official sources first.
The clarification was issued because the posts were continuing to circulate.
The police did not confirm that the gathering will take place.
Delhi Police addressed social media posts about an alleged “Reservation Hatao Andolan” at Jantar Mantar.
The gathering is reportedly being discussed as planned for August 21.
Police said there is currently no permission for such a gathering.
Authorities advised citizens to verify information through official sources.
The warning came amid continued circulation of related posts on social media.
- Who
- Delhi Police and citizens receiving or sharing social media posts.
- What
- Delhi Police clarified that there is currently no permission for the alleged “Reservation Hatao Andolan” at Jantar Mantar.
- When
- The alleged gathering is associated with August 21; the clarification was issued before that date.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
- Why
- Because posts about the alleged gathering were circulating on social media and authorities wanted citizens to verify information before sharing it.
- Event mentioned
- “Reservation Hatao Andolan”
- Proposed location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Date mentioned
- August 21
- Permission status
- Delhi Police said there is currently no permission for the gathering.
- Police advice
- Check information with official sources before forwarding or sharing social media posts.
- Reason for warning
- Posts about the alleged gathering continued to circulate on social media.