Commonwealth Games make Delhi CM jittery

Delhi Chief Minster Sheila Dikshit admitted on Sunday that she is nervous about the shaky preparations for the Commonwealth Games which will be held in the Capital next October.

“I am still not comfortable. I am nervous but sab ho jayega (it will be done),” Dikshit said.

The construction of the stadia remains a major concern area for Dikshit, who said she is praying that the country will not be let down by the chaos before the Games.

Asked about the criticism over the delay in various projects and readiness of the city to host the event, she said, "of course it is (ready to host the event). No city in the world will be ready till a year before.”

Meanwhile, Sports Minister MS Gill said the Government has lost time since 2003. He said there is no reason to worry following Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennel once again criticising the slow pace of stadium preparations.

According to Gill, planning for the opening and closing ceremonies has affected the schedule.

Expressing "regret" over the delays in construction of venues for the event, Fennell had on Saturday warned the organisers that further delays in the construction of stadia will impact the Games and its schedule of events.