09 Dec 2024 | 08:51 AM UTC
India: Activists protesting along Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, the afternoon of Dec. 9
Activists protesting along Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, the afternoon of Dec. 9. Localized traffic disruptions ongoing.
Activists from various organizations affiliated with the Odisha government’s Mission Shakti program are protesting along Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, the afternoon of Dec. 9 to demand payment of their salaries. The Mission Shakti Program is an initiative by the Odisha government focused on supporting women through self-help groups. Thousands of people have reportedly blocked Mahatma Gandhi Marg and nearby roads, resulting in traffic disruptions.
Authorities will likely monitor the gathering and may attempt to disperse overly disruptive participants. Localized transport disruptions are likely near the protest location. While the event will likely be peaceful, clashes between police and demonstrators cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan for extra travel time near the affected area. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the protest site. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
