New Delhi faces traffic chaos ahead of BRICS summit
NEW DELHI — Bad traffic is a fact of life in New Delhi, but it's often at its worst when foreign dignitaries come to town. As India's capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones. Even as many Delhi residents are proud to play host to a gathering of world…
New Delhi is no stranger to traffic congestion, but heightened anticipation looms as the city gears up to host the BRICS summit this weekend. The mega event, involving 11 major emerging economies, is expected to flood the already bustling urban center with thousands of police and paramilitary personnel, transforming parts of the city into tightly controlled security zones.
While some Delhi residents pride themselves on hosting world leaders, the traffic chaos is straining their patience and triggering widespread complaints about the city's event planning.
A day before the summit kicks off on Saturday, authorities have deployed barricades, checkpoints, and stringent traffic curbs across major roads and critical areas. In a bid to lessen the burden on commuters, the city declared it a public holiday, prompting government offices, schools, and many private businesses to close their doors. This measure aimed to reduce traffic and limit movement across the metropolis, buying some respite for the overwhelmed residents.
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