India: Aam Aadmi Party to hold rally in Panchkula, Haryana State, July 9

Event

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP, or Common Man’s Party) will hold a rally in Panchkula, Haryana State, July 9 to inaugurate its Bijli Andolan (Electricity Movement) protest campaign. Although organizers did not immediately reveal a specific assembly point, activists are likely to gather near a prominent government building, public square, or thoroughfare. If well attended, the rally will probably draw hundreds of participants.

Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators will probably march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Heed all official transport and security advisories.