20 Jul 2023 | 02:45 PM UTC
India: Prime Minister Modi to visit Sikar, Rajasthan State, July 27
Authorities are likely to increase security in Sikar, Rajasthan State, India, for the prime minister's visit on July 27.
Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sikar in Rajasthan State on July 27. Modi is expected to attend a rally at Zila Stadium, which could attract hundreds of people.
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.
Sikar is approximately 100 km (63 miles) northwest of Jaipur.
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.