India: Political party plans protest march in Chennai, Tamil Nadu State, 10:00 May 31

Event

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to hold a protest march from near Rajarathnam Stadium towards the Fort St. George area May 31. Participants intend to gather near the stadium in the Egmore area 10:00 before proceeding towards Fort St George, where they will likely gather outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat or Legislative Assembly. Participants are demanding that the state government reduce fuel prices. Several dozen to a few hundred people may attend the protest.

Police are likely to monitor the protest march and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Localized transport disruptions are likely on roadways along and near the march route.

Advice

Avoid the protest march due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the march.