As New Delhi prepares to host the BRICS summit, the city’s infrastructure and security measures have become a point of contention for local residents. Authorities have implemented extensive road blocks and security cordons to facilitate the movement of international dignitaries, leading to widespread traffic congestion and restricted access to various parts of the city.

Beyond the logistical challenges of travel, the preparations have involved the eviction of residents from certain areas. These actions have sparked anger among those displaced and the broader public, who argue that the measures taken to present a polished image for the international event have come at the expense of the local population's basic needs and rights. Critics of the government’s approach suggest that the focus on hosting a high-profile diplomatic gathering has overshadowed the immediate welfare of the city's inhabitants.

While the government maintains that these security and logistical measures are standard procedure for hosting major global summits, the public response highlights a growing divide between the state’s diplomatic ambitions and the daily realities of its citizens. The situation remains fluid as the summit approaches, with ongoing complaints regarding the lack of transparency and the severity of the restrictions imposed on the capital's infrastructure.