New Delhi Residents Face Traffic Chaos as India Prepares to Host BRICS Summit
Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed as officials closed roads and offices to secure the summit, disrupting commutes across the capital.
- On Friday, thousands of police and paramilitary personnel deployed across New Delhi, establishing barricades and checkpoints before the BRICS summit begins Saturday. Security zones now control major roads and key areas throughout the capital.
- City authorities declared a public holiday and closed government offices and schools to reduce traffic and limit movement. Officials said these restrictions were necessary to ensure the smooth running of the major multilateral gathering.
- Neeraj Kumar, an autorickshaw driver of 35 years, said restrictions hit the poor hardest, as detours turn a one-kilometer journey into an eight-kilometer trip. Millions of residents still needed to reach work despite the closures.
- Taxi fares rose in some areas as drivers faced longer routes and congestion, while residents complained of confusion over changing restrictions. Similar measures were imposed in 2023 when New Delhi hosted the G20 summit.
- Leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Chinese President, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to attend the summit this weekend. BRICS now includes 11 countries seeking a larger role in a global order long dominated by the United States and Western-led institutions.
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