India: BJP party to stage demonstrations across Maharashtra state November 23

Event

The Maharashtra branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have announced that they will be staging demonstrations across the state on Monday, November 23, amid a dispute with the state government over exemptions for electricity bills for residents. Organizers have not currently released specific locations for the rallies; however, they are likely to occur outside of state government officers and utility offices in major urban centers within the state.

A heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions are expected in the vicinity of the demonstrations.

Advice

Those in Maharashtra state are advised to monitor developments, avoid all demonstrations and political gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.