New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday assured businessmen against forced closure of their establishments and the resultant financial loss during the Commonwealth Games and sought public cooperation in hosting the mega event.
Dikshit said people should deal with visitors with warmth and show good civic sense during the Games Oct 3-14.
At the same time, people should bring to the notice of the government shortcomings and problems like potholes, garbage or unfinished civic work so that necessary action can be taken soon.
Speaking at a Bhagidari workshop on ‘Clean Delhi Drive’, she also requested representatives of residents’ welfare associations to focus on cleanliness, remove posters, loose cables and hanging telephone wires besides white-washing and painting houses and shops.
‘Neglected areas in terms of sanitation should be brought to the notice of civic agencies for improvement. Also, prevent littering on roads, including waste material like polythene bags, spitting and urinating. Create awareness to keep environment neat and tidy,’ the chief minister said.
People were asked to present a festive look to the city during the Games and welcome visitors with ‘nice gesture’ and ‘decent’ behaviour as the visitors while returning to their home should carry a good impression about the city.
Dikshit, who is now focusing on more and more public participation in the Games, said the 12-day event is going to be colourful as it will coincide with Dussehra festivities.
‘Delhi is regarded as mini-India where people from every part of the country reside and celebrate their festivals in their respective spirit. It is now the turn of Delhiites to showcase their cultural values with the help of their good civic habits. The government has also decided to illuminate 47 historical buildings,’ she said.
She also exhorted people to consider the Games as a national festival.
A ‘Clean Delhi Drive’ will be undertaken in 26 Municipal Corporation of Delhi areas and nine New Delhi Municipal Council neighbourhoods Sep 6-12.
