India: Unionized nurses in public hospitals across Rajasthan State to strike Aug. 25 and hold rally in Jaipur

Event

Unionized nurses from the public sector plan to strike across Rajasthan State Aug. 25, over various demands, including better pay and uniform alterations. A protest march will occur in Jaipur, from the Sawai Man Singh Medical College to Ramleela Maidan. Organizers claim over 30, 000 people will join the rally; attendees are likely to gather from the late morning. Additional demonstrations may occur outside prominent public hospitals and government offices in district headquarters. Disruptions to emergency and essential medical services at public hospitals are unlikely. Private hospitals may face heightened demand.

Authorities will likely monitor related protests. Demonstrations are likely to pass peacefully in most locations; skirmishes cannot be ruled out if activists attempt to block roads, breach security cordons, or defy police orders to disperse. Localized transport disruptions are likely near well-attended protests.

Advice

Confirm medical appointments. Exercise caution and allow additional travel time if operating near protest sites, especially in Jaipur. Monitor local media for additional protest plans as organizers may not announce them in advance. Leave the area immediately if violence breaks out. Heed all security and traffic advisories.