India: Political activists to hold rallies across Jharkhand State Nov. 3-4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah plan to hold rallies for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across Jharkhand State Nov. 3-4 ahead of the Jharkhand legislative assembly election. The current plan includes Amit Shah holding three rallies on Nov. 3 at Dhalbhumgarh, Simaria, and Barkattha, while Modi will visit Chaibasa and Garhwa on Nov. 4. The current time and location of the rallies remain unclear; demonstrations typically occur between late morning and early afternoon. Other prominent lawmakers will likely attend the rallies. If well-attended, the events could attract thousands of participants.

Additionally, related demonstrations and counterdemonstrations may materialize across the rally locations. 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 in areas that are affected by demonstrations and heightened security. Associated business disruptions are also possible.