India: Manufacturing factories to strike in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu State, Nov. 25

Event

A one-day strike will affect Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector across Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu State, Nov. 25. Organizers are denouncing electricity price hikes by the state government. The action will likely impact production in nearly 50,000 facilities. Striking business owners plan to hold a hunger strike; additional protests may occur outside government offices like the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and district collector offices, as well as public squares. Dozens of attendees may join each event.

Increased security is possible near large demonstrations. Activists may also march on or block roads near protest sites, causing localized transport disruptions. Police may forcibly disperse disruptive demonstrations, resulting in skirmishes.

Advice

Avoid protests as a precaution. Do not navigate roadblocks due to possible violence. Monitor trusted local media for updates on demonstrations, as organizers may not announce details in advance. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately for a safe, nongovernment building. Allow additional travel time near protests. Confirm deliveries and plan for business disruptions. Heed all security and traffic advisories.