Police use water cannons to halt Karni Sena rally in Jaipur
Police in Jaipur used water cannons and mild force to disperse a Karni Sena-led protest march that deviated from its planned route toward the BJP office. The demonstrators were protesting against UGC equity norms and demanding changes to reservation policies.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing social tensions in India regarding caste-based reservation policies and the government's management of public protests.
JAIPUR: Police used water cannons and “mild force” Monday to stop a Karni Sena-led protest march in Jaipur after demonstrators moved towards the BJP office instead of submitting a memorandum at the district collectorate, officials said. The rally, organised by the Rajput Karni Sena and backed by upper-caste organisations, was held against the UGC’s equity norms 2026.The march began from Ravan Gate on Kalwar Road for Collectorate Circle. Police tried to stop the protesters with barricades on Kalwar Road, but the crowd pushed ahead. Tension escalated near the Khasa Kothi flyover when police intercepted the group as it began moving towards the BJP office.During the commotion, some protesters tried to climb onto a water cannon vehicle. Protesters alleged that police lathicharged them near the collectorate.
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