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Ramdas Athawale demanded sedition charges against those opposing or seeking to abolish reservation.
He described reservation as a constitutional right and said anti-reservation positions oppose the constitution.
Athawale linked the dispute to protests at Jantar Mantar and social media campaigns.
Delhi Police said no permission had been granted for the gathering and warned against assemblies based on misleading social media posts.
Why it mattersIt proposes harsh legal penalties for challenging India's quota system, potentially criminalizing political dissent.
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Reports also said protesters gathered with banners and flags and demanded changes tied to reservation reforms.
One report said a protest at Connaught Place led to detentions, while another said local security was increased.