October 26, 2009 8:03 PM

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Commonwealth Games: President allays fears over preparedness

Seeking to address concerns over the lack of preparedness of Delhi to host the Commonwealth Games, President Pratibha Patil has said the capital is quite prepared to stage the mega sporting event next year. In an interview to BBC television she said there will be no problem for the visitors. The President is on a two-nation state visit to the UK and Cyprus during which she will receive the Commonwealth baton from Queen Elizabeth, marking initiation of the year-long relay of the symbol of the sporting event to be held in New Delhi. During her visit to Britain, first by an Indian President after 20 years, she will hold talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown and meet Leader of Opposition David Cameroon. Queen Elizabeth will host a banquet in honour of Patil. She said her visit is aimed at further strengthening the partnership between India and UK which already enjoy a deep relationship in the fields of business, trade and academics.

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