India: State opposition parties to protest in urban areas across Tamil Nadu State June 22 and 24

State opposition parties Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) plan to hold protests at urban centers across Tamil Nadu State on June 22 and 24, respectively. The action is to denounce the state government's alleged failure in controlling the production of illicit liquor. Organizers have yet to specify venues and timings for the demonstrations, but potential locations include political party offices, government buildings, public squares, monuments, and major thoroughfares. In Chennai, participants could gather at the chief minister's residence, State Secretariat, Gandhi Statue at Marina Walk, and/or Raj Bhavan. Dozens to hundreds of people could participate in each event, with the largest rallies in Chennai and other district headquarters. Opposition parties may stage additional demonstrations over the coming days.

Authorities will likely monitor any large gatherings that materialize and may disperse overly disruptive crowds. Demonstrators may hold street marches, prompting localized traffic disruptions. Minor scuffles are possible, especially if protesters attempt to breach security cordons or block roads.