Seeking to allay all fears regarding security during the Commonwealth Games next year, organizing committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said: “One of the major concerns was security. The home secretary has already appraised the heads of missions from Commonwealth countries about that. The security commander conference on September 23 and 24 will address preparedness in detail.’’
Interestingly, though the OC chairperson reiterated that preparations would be on time, there was no indication of how the projects are faring. Dikshit, on the o hand, dismissed the CAG report on Com wealth Games, saying the audit body had prepared the report last month, based on status of works that were six months old. ‘‘They have the right to criticize. We are looking at all alternatives.
The nation’s pride is involved with the event and we will do everything possible to make it a success,’’ she added. Dikshit though admitted that Fennell had also expressed his concern about the power situation in the city. ‘‘I told him that the city will have adequate power during the event,’’ Dikshit said. The CM claimed that the government was focusing on improving the transport infrastructure. She added, ‘‘We are working very hard. You can’t expect all the infrastructure prospects to be ready one year ahead.’’
On Sunday, CGF chief Fennell had shot off a letter to the OC, saying he had asked Kalmadi to arrange a meeting with the PM. ‘‘With only a year to run un- the Games, I feel I must personally brief the Prime Minister of India on the lack of preparations and to seek his input in developing an appropriate recovery plan,’’ wrote a furious Fennell.
‘‘I am looking forward to some urgent actions in order to bring about the successful celebration of the Games in 2010,’’ he added. Fennell’s fear was substantiated by a CGF coordination commission report which predicted partial failure of the Games.
Interestingly, though the OC chairperson reiterated that preparations would be on time, there was no indication of how the projects are faring. Dikshit, on the o hand, dismissed the CAG report on Com wealth Games, saying the audit body had prepared the report last month, based on status of works that were six months old. ‘‘They have the right to criticize. We are looking at all alternatives.
The nation’s pride is involved with the event and we will do everything possible to make it a success,’’ she added. Dikshit though admitted that Fennell had also expressed his concern about the power situation in the city. ‘‘I told him that the city will have adequate power during the event,’’ Dikshit said. The CM claimed that the government was focusing on improving the transport infrastructure. She added, ‘‘We are working very hard. You can’t expect all the infrastructure prospects to be ready one year ahead.’’
On Sunday, CGF chief Fennell had shot off a letter to the OC, saying he had asked Kalmadi to arrange a meeting with the PM. ‘‘With only a year to run un- the Games, I feel I must personally brief the Prime Minister of India on the lack of preparations and to seek his input in developing an appropriate recovery plan,’’ wrote a furious Fennell.
‘‘I am looking forward to some urgent actions in order to bring about the successful celebration of the Games in 2010,’’ he added. Fennell’s fear was substantiated by a CGF coordination commission report which predicted partial failure of the Games.
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