06 Oct 2022 | 04:41 AM UTC
India: Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam party to hold district-level protests in Tamil Nadu State, Oct. 12
Political party to protest across Tamil Nadu State, India, Oct. 12. Increased security likely. Localized transport disruptions possible.
Event
The Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK) party will protest at district headquarters of Tamil Nadu State, Oct. 12. Organizers are denouncing various policies of the state government, including electricity price hikes. The largest action will occur outside the Chennai District Collector's Office, from 10:00. Venue and timing details of other rallies are unclear.
Activists may gather at or near government buildings, political party offices, public squares, monuments, and major intersections. Protests will likely involve dozens to a couple of hundred people, and largely pass peacefully. Security personnel typically monitor any large gatherings. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if participants march on or block roadways. Minor skirmishes with police and/or rival parties cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid protests and navigating roadblocks as a standard security precaution. Monitor trusted local media for updates on rallies as organizers may not announce them in advance. Allow additional travel time near gatherings. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
