Delhiites urged to help secure city during Games

Delhi Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna Friday urged people in the national capital to ‘project themselves in the best way’ and remain alert to work as an extension of the government  in providing security during the Commonwealth Games.

Speaking at the ceremonial launch of ticketing for the Oct 3-14 mega event here, Khanna said: ‘I am sure that Delhiites would be able to project themselves in the best way and would set a good example before the guests so that they can carry a good picture of Delhi with them.’

Talking about providing best security during the Games, he said all the government machinery is involved in providing best security to everyone during the mega event, but people play a key role in it.

‘I have been discussing on the security front with global security experts for the past two years. What I found in common in the suggestions that people play an important role in security. People are extension to the government,’ Khanna said.

The lt. governor said people going to markets, religious and any other places should remain alert and share with police information about any suspicious people.

‘But, I pray that Delhi Games will prove out to be the best in the Commonwealth Games history.’

‘In this age of globalisation, the whole world looks up to India and expects a good leadership. Everybody outside India is eager to learn about the way we live… our sense of brotherhood, the feeling of oneness, the way we support and help each other. They would arrive in Delhi with these perceptions and I am confident that Delhiites will set a good example.’

Khanna said the Delhi government had spent Rs.15,000 crore in building international level infrastructure for the Games.

‘Many flyovers, roads have been worked on. The Metro, which was earlier only available to a limited number of people in a limited area, is now spread across Delhi and also the neighbouring states. The benefits of development will reach the people in years to come,’ he said.

The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is expecting to receive over one lakh spectators and delegates during the Games.