India: Unionized rural childcare workers holding indefinite protest in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, as of Nov. 22

Event

Unionized rural childcare workers are staging an indefinite protest at the Lower PMG Square in Bhubaneswar as of Nov. 21. Over 50,000 participants have gathered to press the state government to accept various demands, including pension and wage hikes.

Authorities will likely monitor the demonstration and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Protesters may also march along or block nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions. Security deployment and traffic restrictions are most likely in and around the Odisha State legislative assembly building.

Advice

Avoid the protest and navigating roadblocks due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately for a secure, non-government building. Confirm road status in the affected area until the action ends. Allow additional travel time, especially to and from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). Heed all security and traffic advisories.