India: Political rally in Mumbai on April 6

Event

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a rally that will take place at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, Maharashtra state, on Friday, April 6. Party president Amit Shah is expected to address at least 100,000 party members at the MMRDA Exhibition Grounds in BKC at approximately 11:30 (local time).

Significant traffic disruptions are expected in the area, particularly on BKC Road, Sion-Bandra Link Road, Dharavi Depot Road, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg.

Context

The rally is commemorating the 38th anniversary of the party's founding on April 6, 1980.

Advice

Individuals in Mumbai are advised to avoid all rallies and demonstrations as a precaution, and to anticipate significant transportation disruptions in the vicinity of the event.