# Indian Embassy warns French nationals to stay vigilant amid protests

> Indian Embassy urges French nationals to stay vigilant as protests over living costs threaten travel and transport.
- Title: Indian Embassy warns French nationals to stay vigilant amid…
- Summary: Indian Embassy urges French nationals to stay vigilant as protests over living costs threaten travel and transport. Indian Embassy in France advises…
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- Author: Bhanu Pratap
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:32:58+00:00
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- Topics: indian embassy, france, protests, living costs, curfews, travel advisory, october 24, emmanuel macron, operation sentinelle, news, india
## Indian Embassy issues travel advisory
The Indian Embassy in France urged nationals to remain vigilant amid violent protests over rising living costs.

> remain vigilant
## Advisory warns of curfews and transport disruptions
The embassy cautioned against visiting crowded areas and demonstrations, warning of localised curfews and transport disruptions.
## Next demonstrations scheduled for October 24
The advisory comes ahead of fresh demonstrations on October 24 after riots on October 17 caused widespread damage.
## Protests began over school conditions
The unrest began in late september 2026 initially driven by concerns over poor school conditions and teacher shortages.
## Protests widened to living costs
The movement expanded into nationwide anti-government demonstrations over rising living costs, high fuel prices, and proposed public sector budget cuts.
## French authorities deploy security measures
French authorities announced targeted curfews in some cities and military deployment from Operation Sentinelle for demonstrations on October 24.
## Emmanuel Macron vows to prevent violence
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to use legal measures to prevent violence during next round of demonstrations on October 24.
## Indian Embassy shares emergency contacts
The embassy provided emergency contact details for Indian nationals in Paris and Marseille.
## Travelers advised to monitor updates
Travellers should follow french government updates at gouvernement.fr and check public transport through RATP.
## Indian Embassy also warns in Italy
The Indian Embassy in Rome issued similar warnings for indian nationals in Italy amid cost of living protests.
## Key takeaway

Indian Embassy in France advises nationals to avoid demonstrations and monitor updates ahead of October 24 protests.