03 Apr 2023 | 11:30 AM UTC
India: Unionized bank employees to rally in Delhi April 4-5
Unionized bank employees plan to rally at Jantar Manter April 4 and Ramlila Maidan April 5 in Delhi, India. Increased security likely.
Event
Unionized bank employees plan to hold rallies in Delhi, April 4-5 to address various demands, including implementing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and regularizing temporary staff. Participation in the event is unclear. Organizers have called for the following rallies:
April 4: Participants will gather at Jantar Manter. The start time of the event is unclear.
April 5: Participants will rally at Ramlila Maidan from 10:00.
Authorities will likely increase security in and around the protest sites. Increased security and the presence of large numbers of people could lead to localized transport disruptions. The events will likely pass off peacefully though low-level scuffles cannot be ruled out entirely.
Advice
Exercise caution if operating near the protest site. Allow additional travel time near planned protest sites. Monitor trusted local sources for updates on rallies and related disruptions.
