[India] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. A Bengali Hindu group held a peaceful protest march in Siliguri, West Bengal on April 1, 2025, demanding closure of liquor shops during the Ram Navami festival. The event is classified as low severity with no reported violence or disruptions.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. Given the peaceful nature and localized scope of the demonstration in Siliguri, immediate supply chain disruptions appear minimal. Second-order effects would depend on whether similar protests spread to other areas or if local authorities implement broader restrictions during the festival period.

Watch points

• Monitor for potential expansion of similar protests to other cities in West Bengal or neighboring states during the Ram Navami festival period
• Track any local government responses or temporary business closures that could affect regional commercial activity in the Siliguri area