30 Jun 2023 | 02:36 PM UTC
India: Prime Minister Modi to visit Shahdol District, Madhya Pradesh State, July 1
Authorities are likely to increase security in Shahdol District, Madhya Pradesh State, India, for the prime minister's visit on July 1.
Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Shahdol District in Madhya Pradesh State on July 1. At 15:30, Modi will attend an event in Lapur in which he will launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. At 17:00, Modi will travel to Pakaria village to meet the leaders of various local organizations.
Heightened security and traffic restrictions are likely at event venues and routes used by Modi. Officials may reroute or curtail public transport serving the affected areas. Protests by activists opposed to Modi or his party's policies are possible. Police are likely to contain or disperse any protests; violence is possible.
Shahdol District is approximately 392 km (244 miles) east of Bhopal.
Advice
Exercise caution in the affected area. Confirm business appointments and road status. Plan for travel delays and possible business disruptions. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks. Heed instructions from authorities. If violence occurs, leave the area immediately.