Be a good host, leave your cars, use buses to reach G20 venue: PM Narendra Modi to minister

In a move aimed at minimizing inconvenience and enhancing the hosting experience for foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed his council of ministers to forgo their customary car convoys and opt for buses to reach Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan for the official G20 dinner scheduled for this Saturday. As per a TOI report, this directive was issued during a council of ministers meeting convened to discuss preparations for the forthcoming leaders' summit.

According to one minister, the plan entails ministers assembling at the Parliament complex and subsequently boarding buses to reach the venue, ensuring a streamlined and efficient arrival process. The decision to use buses stems from the need to swiftly transition from the summit to the dinner, with only a brief window of approximately 1-1.5 hours available. Using buses, instead of individual ministerial convoys, is expected to facilitate this transition.

This directive comes in response to concerns about the behavior of some security personnel who have occasionally resorted to shortcuts, bypassing designated routes for ministers' convoys.


Moreover, it has been learned that the ministers have been urged to download the G20 app, a tool that can provide precise translations when engaging in conversations with foreign guests during the dining event. In fact, several ministers have already downloaded the app and tested its capabilities in translating the official languages of member nations.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of being gracious hosts and ensuring the comfort of foreign guests. He also directed all ministers to remain in Delhi throughout the summit, reinforcing the commitment to a seamless and successful G20 gathering.