
Delhi is decked up to host the G20 leadership summit. Roads, buildings, gardens and pavements have been spruced up and illuminated. Security has been tightened across the national capital and, according to reports, over 1,00,000 police and security personnel are expected to patrol the streets with state-of-the-art gear. The capital has been beautified with flowers in bloom and fountains at traffic roundabouts. Public buildings and flyovers have been given a fresh coat of paint and boast tasteful artwork.
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