India: Political activists to hold a rally at Morna area near Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh State, Nov. 8

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plans to hold a rally at the Morna Inter College in the Morna area of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh State, on Nov. 8 ahead of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections. Initial reports indicate that Yogi will reach the area as early as 10:00. Participation will likely be in the hundreds.

Additionally, related demonstrations and counterdemonstrations may materialize in and around Muzaffarnagar. Potential venues include public squares, stadiums, major thoroughfares, and 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 in areas that are affected by demonstrations and heightened security. Associated business disruptions are also possible.

Morna is around 116 km (72 miles) northeast of Noida.