India: Political activists plan rally near National Highway 709 in Gohana, Haryana State, Sept. 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to hold a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally near the National Highway 709 in Gohana, Haryana State, on Sept. 25 ahead of the Haryana Legislative Assembly election. The exact location and timing of the event remain unclear. Other prominent lawmakers will likely attend the rally. Authorities have deployed 1,500 police officers and enhanced security measures, like random inspections and sniffer dogs, across the rally site. If well-attended, the event could attract thousands of participants.

Additionally, related demonstrations and counterdemonstrations may materialize in Gohana. Potential venues include public squares, stadiums, and major thoroughfares, as well as outside government buildings. Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to the sites of any demonstrations that occur. Clashes between police and activists, as well as between members of rival political camps, cannot be ruled out. Transport disruptions are likely along the National Highway 709 due to heightened security. Associated business disruptions are also possible.