Jat Protest

The Jat Protest refers to a series of demonstrations by the Jat community in India, primarily in 2016, demanding inclusion of their caste in Other Backward Classes (OBC) to access affirmative action benefits. The protests arose from long-standing issues of social and economic marginalization, and their demands aimed to secure reservations in education and employment. The movement involved large-scale mobilizations, road blockades, and sometimes violence, highlighting the community’s struggle for recognition and equitable opportunities within India's caste-based social system.