It is the commonwealth games opening ceremony today.
Prince Charles has arrived in Delhi for the games and to represent the Queen and after all the chaos about making Delhi fit for the games, the biggest concern now is security which is understandable since the verdict on the Ayodhya issue has also just come out. There are chances that it may trigger communal riots in the country.
The scene in Delhi is that of a warzone. More than 1.15 lakhs police personnel are guarding the capital, a number higher than the entire police force of the United Kingdom. Being constantly in news for terrorist attacks on it, security is a major concern in this country during an event like this. The city is on high alert. The number of guards on the roads, stations and airports seem equal to the number of people around. The commuters are being frisked and searched at every tube and railway station. The city is buzzing with activity and people are hopeful for successful and memorable games.
The opening ceremony may become one of the most memorable events for most of the guests and athletes since it is going to be a grand show of India’s cultural diversity. Artists from all over the country are participating in the event. The event will be covered by all the major news networks from around the world and will be broadcast live.
India has been in news for the past few weeks for all the wrong reasons and especially due to last week’s reports about the game’s village being not suitable for human habitation. The government is hopeful that the opening ceremony will be remarkable and it can save India’s damaged reputation.
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