08 Feb 2023 | 07:19 PM UTC
India: Bharatiya Janata Party to hold protest march in New Delhi 11:00 Feb. 9
Bharatiya Janata Party to hold protest march from Shaheedi Park in New Delhi, India, 11:00 Feb. 9. Localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a protest march in New Delhi 11:00 Feb. 9. The purpose of the action is to demand government intervention against the deputy chief minister concerning a recent report on the Feedback Unit (FBU). Participants will meet at Shaheedi Park at 11:00 before marching toward an unknown destination; typical gathering sites include prominent government buildings, public squares, and thoroughfares.
Authorities will likely increase security near the march route and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it becomes overly disruptive. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions may occur through the evening of Feb. 9.
Advice
Avoid the protest march as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the impacted area through the evening of Feb. 9. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
