India: Unionized employees threaten to rally at Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited office in Shimla May 25

Event

Unionized employees have threatened to rally at the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited office in Shimla May 25 if their demand to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) remains unfulfilled. It remains unclear how many people will participate in the rally.

Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Associated localized business disruptions are possible through the evening of May 25.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.