16 Dec 2024 | 07:57 AM UTC
India: Opposition party calls for protest at Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Lucknow Dec. 18
Opposition party calls for protest at Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Lucknow, India, Dec. 18. Increased security likely.
The state opposition Congress Party plans to surround (gherao) the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Lucknow Dec. 18 to highlight various issues, including law and order, unemployment, and the rising prices of essential goods. The protest coincides with the start of the Assembly’s winter session on Dec. 16, during which the party plans to challenge the state ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on its performance. Organizers did not specify a start time for the action. Dozens to a few hundred people could attend the event.
Heightened security measures, including barricades and police deployment, are likely at Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and surrounding areas. Demonstrators may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. While the gathering will likely be peaceful, clashes between police and activists and members of opposing groups cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near gathering sites. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
