23rd September,2023

G20 SUMMIT 2023: DELHI PREPARED

TO HOST THE MEGA EVENT,
2 MADHYA PRADESH BJP LEADERS SHOWCASING RICH CULTURE AND
QUIT PARTY IN 2 DAYS, ADD TO
CUISINE TO WORLD LEADERS
STRING OF EXITS

Delhi is gearing up to host the prestigious G20 summit

The run-up to the Assembly polls in Madhya
from September 8 to 10, placing a strong emphasis on
Pradesh is witnessing a string of leaders leaving
the ruling BJP, with some of them joining the showcasing its rich culture and cuisine to world leaders
Congress. Many of the exits have been from the and their spouses.The theme of the summit is "Atithi
Gwalior-Chambal region, the home turf of several Devo Bhava," signifying India's tradition of treating
powerful BJP leaders, including Union ministers
guests like gods. In line with this ethos, leaders and their
Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narendra Singh Tomar.
Two key leaders have left the BJP in as many days spouses can anticipate a warm and luxurious welcome.
this week. Both leaders have, directly or Delegates will be treated to a diverse array of culinary
indirectly, blamed loyalists of Mr Scindia. The delights, ranging from Southeast Asian and Arab
Union Minister responded by saying that people
cuisines to East Asian flavours and traditional dishes
come and go during elections and, in a
democracy, everyone has the right to make their from various Indian states.
own decisions. A dress rehearsal for the event is scheduled to take
place this weekend in Delhi. While most of the Delhi
DRAMA AT INDIA'S MUMBAI MEET AS Metro will operate as usual, the station closest to the
main venue will be temporarily closed to accommodate
EX-CONGRESS LEADER KAPIL SIBAL
the event.
ENTERS: SOURCES The arrival schedule for world leaders would begin
with US President Joe Biden who is expected to land
on September 7, while leaders from other G20 and
invitee countries will arrive the following day. Many
leaders will be accompanied by their spouses and
sizable delegations. Deluxe hotels will roll out an
extravagant culinary spread for their distinguished
guests. Catering at the summit venue will be
overseen by ITC Hotels.
Congress leaders at the mega opposition meeting in Mumbai - the
INDIA conclave - were miffed after ex-leader Kapil Sibal's
unexpected entry, sources told NDTV Friday morning. Mr Sibal, who
quit the party last year because he wanted to "not hang on coattails
of any party", was not an official invitee and his presence has upset
ex-colleagues, sources added.
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has complained about Mr
Sibal's presence to ex-Maharashtra minister Uddhav Thackeray
before a photo op of opposition leaders. Mr Thackeray's Shiv Sena
UBT is hosting the INDIA bloc meeting.

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