Anti-Mandal agitation

The Anti-Mandal Agitation was a significant protest movement in India during the early 1990s, sparked by the government's decision to implement the Mandal Commission report. This report recommended increasing reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions. Many upper-caste groups opposed this, fearing it would limit their opportunities. The agitation included widespread demonstrations, violence, and clashes, particularly among students. The protests highlighted the deep socio-economic divides in India and sparked ongoing debates about affirmative action, social justice, and equity in the country's reservation policies.