03 Dec 2024 | 10:04 AM UTC
India: Indian National Congress to hold a rally in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh State, Dec. 4
Rahul Gandi to lead Indian National Congress rally in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh State, India, Dec. 4. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Prominent lawmaker Rahul Gandhi plans on holding an Indian National Congress (INC) rally at Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh State, on Dec. 4 to denounce clashes that occurred on Nov. 24 over an archeological examination of a 16th-century Mughal Shahi Jama Masjid Mosque. Prominent INC members will likely also join the rally. Gandhi is scheduled to arrive at Sambhal in the early afternoon and will likely hold the rally near the mosque. Participation will likely be in the hundreds.
Additional related demonstrations may materialize in Sambhal. 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. Clashes between police and activists and between members of rival political camps cannot be ruled out. Transport disruptions are likely. Associated business disruptions are also possible.
Sambhal is approximately 115 km (71.5 miles) east of Noida.
Avoid the planned rally and any other demonstrations that materialize as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for transport and business disruptions. Carry proper identification documents at all times. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
