India: Unionized nurses to hold protest march in New Delhi Oct. 18

Event

The Delhi Nurses' Federation has called for a protest march in New Delhi Oct. 18. Participants will march from the Samta Sthal memorial to the Delhi Secretariat building; the start time is unclear, though rallies typically occur in the late morning. Participants are demanding action over various grievances, including timely promotion and regularization of contract nurses in public hospitals. Dozens to a few hundred attendees may join the event, which is likely to pass peacefully.

Authorities will likely deploy security personnel to monitor the gathering in central New Delhi. Localized transport disruptions are possible in the affected area, especially if the protest is well-attended.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Confirm road status in the affected area, and allow additional travel time. Heed all traffic and security advisories.