In pictures: India gets ready for G20

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Image caption, The G20 logo has been put up in many locations in Delhi and people are flocking to take selfies

8 September 2023

India is poised to host the prestigious G20 summit in the national capital this weekend.

In a few hours, world leaders and delegates will converge in Delhi for the summit scheduled for 9 and 10 September.

This is the first time the country will be hosting such a high-profile event and the authorities have pulled out all the stops when it comes to the preparations.

Many parts of the city have undergone a beautification drive - but several homes of poor people have also been demolished near the venue of the summit.

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Image caption, The summit will be held at a convention-cum-exhibition centre that can seat about 7,000 people at a time

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Image caption, G20 murals and paintings decorate walls near Delhi's international airport

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Image caption, A stone-carved lion statue has also been installed near the airport

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Image caption, But the beautification drive has also meant misery for some. Here, a family load their belongings in a vehicle after their home near the summit venue was demolished by the authorities.

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Image caption, Temporary cloth walls have been erected in front of slums to hide them from view

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Image caption, In many parts of the city, roads have been swept clean

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Image caption, Delhi's parks and gardens have received a facelift, their foliage freshly pruned

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Image caption, Dilli Haat, a popular market in the capital, has been revamped for the summit

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Image caption, Life-size cut-outs of grey langur monkeys - which scare smaller monkeys - have been put up at various places. Delhi has a huge monkey population and authorities hope these steps will keep the animals from disrupting the summit.

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Image caption, A painting showcasing India's space achievements decorates a wall in the city

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Image caption, Posters prominently display India's official G20 logo and photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Image caption, According to officials, more than 40,000 policemen will guard the capital during the summit

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Image caption, Flags of participating nations have been put up on the heavily guarded roads near the venue

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