09 Jul 2019 | 07:47 AM UTC
India: Opposition protests in Karnataka July 9
Opposition party to protest across Karnataka state on July 9; heightened security measures and transportation disruptions expected
Event
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for statewide protests in Karnataka state on Tuesday, July 9, to demand the resignation of Chief Minister Hardanahalli Devegowda Kumaraswamy. Local media outlets reported that supporters were expected to protest at all district headquarters between 11:00 and 12:00 (local time). Transportation disruptions are expected around protest sites, along with a heightened security presence.
Advice
Individuals in Karnataka state are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions near any protest sites, and refrain from discussing politics in public or on social media.
