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Crackdown on poverty in New Delhi
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In a year, New Delhi will host the Commonwealth Games. The city of the "Slumdog Millionaires" is keen to change its image and hide its wretched misery - even if it means trampling its poor in the process.
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Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' showcased in spectacular fashion the vibrant colours and scenery India has to offer, but also the extreme poverty.

 

The plight of those forced to live among open sewers was brought graphically to the screen - and the world took note, but so did the Indian authorities. For the government, this was a facet of the country that was hardly flattering. So an extensive eradication programme has been launched in New Delhi to clear out the makeshift homes that risk blighting the city's hopes of appealing to investors. And India is up against a tight deadline: New Delhi is set to host the Commonwealth Games next year.
 

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by Anonyme (not verified) - 25/05/2009 - 14:39

May 25, 2009
OF COURSE THE TO BUILD NEW YOU HAVE TO DESTROY OLD

Hoever,is the irresponssible manner of doing thing
the problem here is a clear evidence that human being
are worst than animal. Money is likewise blood to sharps

To whom we musta blame in order of priority are:
1.Government of India, for not planning and build first
the relocation twons to the people to be desplace.

2. The Human Rights Council for not ask why shuch barbarism
with impunity and complacence of the National Human Right delegation.

3. The Commonwealth Games authoriy for complecity in such human rights
violation.
4. ALL WORLD CITIZEN WHO ALLOW IT HAPPEN AROUND THE PLANET AND KEEP SILENT.

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