India: Further rallies likely in Rajasthan State through late June following recent protest activities

Activists opposed to a new policy on gender-based reservations in the education sector are likely to stage additional rallies in Rajasthan State through late June, following recent protest activities. On June 20, demonstrators held gatherings at various locations, including Gandhi Park in Dholpur and the Martyrs' Memorial (Shaheed Smarak) in Jaipur. Police reportedly detained an unspecified number of student activists in Jaipur. Clashes were reported at the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur, where protesters were forcibly dispersed after breaking into an administrative building.

Additional rallies of varying types, including sit-ins and marches, are likely over the coming days. Potential gathering sites include prominent educational facilities, government buildings like district collectors' offices, public squares, and thoroughfares. Participation will likely vary by locale, with well-attended gatherings probably drawing hundreds of attendees.

Authorities will almost certainly continue to monitor any such gatherings and may use force to disperse unruly crowds. Officials could conduct additional mass arrests. Further clashes between activists and police, as well as between members of opposing groups, cannot be ruled out. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are likely.