Overview
- Thousands of reserved-category candidates rallied in Lucknow, with a demonstration outside Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s residence.
- Protesters alleged government inaction in court, citing repeated adjournments, claims of 28 dates, and the absence of a state advocate.
- Police deployed in large numbers and detained several participants as a precaution, while the protest remained largely peaceful.
- Participants appealed to Keshav Prasad Maurya and Minister of State for Basic Education Sandeep Singh to secure relief for qualified candidates.
- The Supreme Court is slated to hear the 69,000 assistant teacher matter on February 4 after earlier proceedings since September 2024 over reservation implementation.