Sharad Yadav, who was taken off the Duranto Express train taking him to Allahabad, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has "lost touch with ground realities".
Sharad Yadav was kept in a guest house in Ghaziabad and later sent back to Delhi by the state police.
The issue of reservation has been simmering for some time now over the issue of a three-tier reservation policy in public services examinations.
Sharad Yadav detained on way to pro-reservation rally
Lucknow: Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav was Tuesday detained in Ghaziabad as the Uttar Pradesh government clamped down on political leaders and activists headed for a pro-reservation rally in Allahabad.Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel was
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