Anti-reservation stir: UP Deputy CM promises students meeting with Union minister
On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak assured a group of students that he would address their concerns regarding "reservation reform" with the BJP central leadership. He pledged to arrange a meeting between the delegation and a Union minister in the national capital within two days. The "Reservation Hatao Andolan" is currently taking place at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, advocating for a complete overhaul of the reservation system in the country and proposing that public education and employment quotas be based on income or economic criteria.
During a joint press conference with the delegation, Pathak expressed his commitment to fulfilling the dreams of all the youth, stating that the government stands with them. He emphasized that efforts would be made through dialogue to resolve the students' problems and their legitimate demands. A letter submitted by the delegation, which Pathak conveyed to the central leadership, highlighted their belief in equal development of intellectual ability among all students to ensure equal opportunities in professional courses. This would prevent injustice and benefit society as a whole.
Harsh Dubey, a student representative, described the peaceful protest and stated that their demand is for every youth in the country to receive equal opportunities. He gained attention through a television debate where he discussed reservation and argued that students were struggling to qualify due to the marginal difference in marks created by the reservation system. Harsh, who is from Uttar Pradesh and currently resides in Noida, later posted videos on social media calling for reforms in the reservation system.
On August 2, Harsh announced that he would sit alone at Jantar Mantar after obtaining permission from the Delhi Police. However, his request was denied due to the imposition of Section 163 of the BNSS, which allows police to prevent nuisance, danger, or public disorder. Harsh also announced plans to launch a reservation reform movement after setting up a social media page named 'Reservation Hatao Andolan.'
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