18 Jul 2022 | 07:10 AM UTC
India: Unionized state electricity board workers to protest across Tamil Nadu State, July 20
Electricity workers to protest in Tamil Nadu State, India, July 20. Increased security likely. Transport disruptions, outages possible.
Event
Unionized power sector workers will hold day-long protests outside Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution (TANGEDCO) offices across Tamil Nadu State, July 20. Organizers are making multiple demands include filling job vacancies to ease worker shortages, as well as distributing pending allowances and wage increments, among others. Electricity supply disruptions are possible due to worker absence.
Higher participation is likely at rallies in Chennai and district headquarters. Protests will likely involve dozens to a couple of hundred people, and pass peacefully. Security deployment is likely at the TANGEDCO headquarters along Chennai's Anna Salai, and any other large gatherings. Skirmishes are possible if police attempt to forcibly disperse disruptive crowds. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if protesters march on or block roadways.
Advice
Avoid protests and navigating roadblocks as a standard security precaution. Allow additional travel time near rallies. Heed all security and traffic advisories. Monitor official announcements on unplanned power disruptions and restoration schedules. Charge all batteries and mobile devices beforehand. Ensure generators have a sufficient fuel supply in case outages occur.
