Delhi's BRICS makeover recalls G20 preparations as slums near Munirka are covered
- Delhi’s BRICS makeover has echoes of the 2023 G20, when the capital was similarly spruced up for the summit.
- Ahead of BRICS, slum areas near Munirka were covered up, drawing criticism over the city’s image makeover.
- Government buildings were lit up with colourful displays, while lavish media kits for journalists also drew attention.
- The 2023 G20 makeover had seen over 1,600 homes razed, with around 2,93,205 people evicted across 78 drives, per HLRN.
Source: thewire.in
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