12 May 2022 | 03:35 PM UTC
India: Contract employees plan protest in Udaipur, Rajasthan State, May 13-15
Contract employees to stage protest Udaipur, Rajasthan State, India, May 13-15. Increased security likely, disruptions possible.
Event
Contract employees affiliated with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) union plan to protest in Udaipur, Rajasthan State, May 13-15 amid a major political convention of Congress party leaders. Participants are demanding regular employee benefits. Hundreds of participants are likely to attend the protest. Organizers have not announced a protest venue. While the location of the convention remains unclear, possible protest sites include government buildings, public squares, and major roadways.
Authorities will almost certainly tighten security at potential rally locations and march routes as a precaution. Protesters may march along or block roadways, causing localized transport disruptions. Police may cordon off march routes if processions occur. Police will likely monitor the demonstrations and may use force to disperse especially disruptive protests. Clashes between police and protestors are possible.
Context
An estimated 10,000 contract employees have been striking across Rajasthan since May 4. Protests are likely to continue if demands are not satisfactorily met.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Allow additional travel time and seek alternative routes. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks as protestors may react violently. Heed all instructions of local authorities.
