05 May 2023 | 12:52 PM UTC
India: Prime Minister Modi to visit Abu Road and Nathdwara, Rajasthan State, May 10
Authorities to increase security in Abu Road and Nathdwara, Rajasthan State, India, for prime minister's visit May 10.
Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nathdwara and Abu Road in Rajasthan State on May 10. At 11:00, Modi will visit the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara before laying the foundation stone and inaugurating various development projects. At 14:00, Modi will head to Abu Road, where he will inaugurate Wisdom Park in the Shantivan complex of Brahma Kumaris and lay the foundation stone of the Super Specialty Charitable Global Hospital. After that, at 15:15, the prime minister will attend a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally at Manpur Air Strip that aims to rally political support for the Rajasthan State election that will occur at the end of the year. Hundreds of people will likely participate in the BJP event.
Heightened security and traffic restrictions are likely at event venues and routes used by Prime Minister Modi. Officials may reroute or curtail public transport serving the affected areas. Protests by activists opposed to Modi or BJP policies are possible. Police are likely to contain any counter-protests; violence is possible.
Advice
Exercise caution in the affected area. Confirm business appointments and road status. Plan for travel delays and possible business disruptions. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks. Heed instructions from authorities. If violence occurs, leave the area immediately.