Do everything to salvage Delhi CWG

When the opening ceremony is fast approaching, the Commonwealth Games preparations in Delhi are under strident criticism. In a diversified democratic country like India, decisions on anything are often delayed, execution further delayed, if not done. We are loquacious about everything, but not in the matter of implementation.

The government which had fought hard to fetch the rights for CWG in Delhi definitely should evince that keenness to provide proper facilities. We have heard that the participating countries were offered one lakh dollars each and all expenses of the visiting teams would be met by India. We had got seven years to make preparations. Still last-minute arrangements are not completed. It was expected that everything should have been got ready six months ago.

Various countries have complained about the sub-standard nature of facilities. Moreover, many countries are not sure about the security being provided in India.
To make matters worse, the overbridge near the stadium has collapsed. Sure, something has gone amiss.

And terrorists have contributed to creating some sort of panic. Still, the government is firm we would hold the Games come what may.

Withdrawal of a few sportspersons may not have a killer effect, all the same the sheen may have been shorn off.

Even at the last minute, something could be done for the smooth conduct of the Games.