India: Bharatiya Janata Party plans rally outside the assembly building in Raipur, Chhattisgarh State, March 15

Event

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to rally outside the legislative assembly building in Raipur, Chhattisgarh State, the morning of March 15. Organizers are denouncing the state government under the Indian National Congress (INC) party for alleged delays in approving subsidized housing projects. BJP leaders claim over 100,000 participants will gather at Pirda Chowk before reaching the protest venue.

Authorities will likely monitor the gathering and may attempt to disperse disruptive crowds. Participants may clash with police and/or rival party members. Activists may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Mass arrests are possible, potentially causing retaliatory protests.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Leave the area immediately in case of violence. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the rally venue. Heed all official security and transport advisories.