Traders, residents behind G20 festivity in Delhi’s Walled City
Hindustan TimesSeveral parts of Delhi have been decked up for the ongoing G20 Summit, with lights, fountains, floral arrangements, and banners welcoming delegates. “They were also made aware of the mosque’s history,” a police officer part of the security detail said, adding that their visit was facilitated by the Delhi Tourist Police. Residents and traders said they were compelled to decorate the Walled City themselves, claiming a “lackadaisical attitude” by authorities towards beautifying the area. Sanjay Bhargava, president of the Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal, a traders’ body, said, “Old Delhi has been totally ignored. They have totally lost an opportunity to preserve and highlight the area’s heritage and iconic sights.” M Nafis, a social activist and Lal Kuan resident, said that Old Delhi is synonymous with Red Fort and Jama Masjid, but efforts were not undertaken to make the area G20-ready.
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