India: Bharatiya Janata Party to lead protest march in Patna, Bihar State, from 11:00 July 13

Event

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will lead a protest march from Gandhi Maidan to the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in Patna starting at 11:00 on July 13. The purpose of the action is to demand employment-related concessions for educators. As a part of their action, BJP activists may use specially built chariots during the march. The gathering will probably draw thousands of participants.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor the march and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Clashes between police and activists, as well as among members of opposing rival camps, cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators could block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Associated localized business disruptions are possible through the evening of July 13.

Advice

Avoid the march 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.