Giant screens for Narendra Modi show, MP oversees preparations for swearing-in ceremony

NEW DELHI: From decorating markets with lights and flowers to setting up huge LED screens, BJP is taking pains to make Narendra Modi's swearing-in on Monday an elaborate affair. Delhi BJP president Harsh Vardhan has called a special meeting on Saturday to discuss the preparations for the big day.

Chandni Chowk, where the local unit plans a grand celebration, is already abuzz. Councillor Surekha Gupta and Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch are working on a live telecast of the 1.15-hour-long ceremony.

"The main market will be adorned with lights and flowers. We have decided to decorate all the prominent buildings and places of worship," said Praveen Shankar Kapoor, secretary, Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch and co-convenor of the Delhi BJP's media cell.

A huge stage, along with an LED screen, will be set up at Ghanta Ghar Chowk near Town Hall. "The area will be embellished with flowers. Fireworks will mark the end of the ceremony," said Kapoor.

Party units in other parts of the city are also busy with the preparations. "As everyone can't attend the ceremony, we are planning mass gatherings in different areas," said Vijender Gupta, former Delhi BJP president.

Some units have already ordered sweets to be distributed by local leaders after the ceremony. All the plans will be finalized at Saturday's meeting, which will be attended by all the district and mandal presidents, booth managers and Delhi BJP office-bearers. "We want to make it a special day for the people," added Vardhan.