23 May 2023 | 02:28 AM UTC
Australia: Supporters of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi plan to rally at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney the evening of May 23
Supporters of India prime minister to rally at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, the evening of May 23. Localized disruptions likely.
Event
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to host a rally at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney the evening of May 23. The rally is part of Modi's official visit to Sydney during his three-nation tour to Australia, Japan, and Papua New Guinea. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will also be in attendance. Officials expect approximately 20,000 people to participate in the event. Activists could hold counterrallies near the event site to denounce his visit.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security measures at Qudos Bank Arena and the surrounding areas May 23. Heightened security measures, including vehicle inspections, roadblocks, and increased patrols, are likely. Localized ground transport disruptions are probable near the event venue. Temporary traffic congestion is possible, as police may close roads to facilitate official convoys. While violence is unlikely, minor clashes between opposing groups cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Plan for localized transport disruptions near Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney May 23; allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.
