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India capital Delhi in low-key centenary celebrations India capital Delhi in low-key centenary celebrations
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The city of Delhi is holding low-key celebrations to mark 100 years as India's capital.The city of Delhi is holding low-key celebrations to mark 100 years as India's capital.
It was on 12 December 12 1911 when George V, then Emperor of India, announced that the capital would be moved from Calcutta to Delhi. It was on 12 December 1911 when George V, then Emperor of India, announced that the capital would be moved from Calcutta to Delhi.
No official ceremonies are planned amid a controversy over the legitimacy of commemorating a colonial landmark.No official ceremonies are planned amid a controversy over the legitimacy of commemorating a colonial landmark.
However, a series of year-long celebrations is expected to begin in January to observe the event.However, a series of year-long celebrations is expected to begin in January to observe the event.
These include a series of exhibitions and festivals and release of souvenirs.These include a series of exhibitions and festivals and release of souvenirs.
On Monday, Delhi will hold an exhibition, containing photographs and lithographs on the city, to mark the occasion.On Monday, Delhi will hold an exhibition, containing photographs and lithographs on the city, to mark the occasion.
A book on the city called Red Fort to Raisina, will also be released.A book on the city called Red Fort to Raisina, will also be released.
A number of books on the city have been released on the occasion. A food festival is also underway.A number of books on the city have been released on the occasion. A food festival is also underway.
However, the centenary has been largely ignored by Indians, and the majority of the capital's main newspapers did not carry the news on their front pages on Monday.However, the centenary has been largely ignored by Indians, and the majority of the capital's main newspapers did not carry the news on their front pages on Monday.
'Elitist''Elitist'
Many Delhi residents have questioned the celebrations, saying the authorities are not doing enough to improve amenities.Many Delhi residents have questioned the celebrations, saying the authorities are not doing enough to improve amenities.
"Having seen the city change over the years and lose its values, I find the idea of [such] celebration elitist and not connected to the needs of the people," senior architect and town planner Kuldip Singh told The Hindu newspaper."Having seen the city change over the years and lose its values, I find the idea of [such] celebration elitist and not connected to the needs of the people," senior architect and town planner Kuldip Singh told The Hindu newspaper.
"The heritage of the city has been compromised, 250,000 women still defecate in the open before sunrise because the city has failed to provide sewers," Mr Singh said. "The heritage of the city has been compromised, 250,000 women still defecate in the open before sunrise because the city has failed to provide toilets," Mr Singh said.
Over the past 100 years, Delhi has grown into India's largest metropolis. Its population has risen from 233,000 in 1911 to over 20 million today, including the suburbs of Gurgaon and Noida.Over the past 100 years, Delhi has grown into India's largest metropolis. Its population has risen from 233,000 in 1911 to over 20 million today, including the suburbs of Gurgaon and Noida.
Delhi is India's political capital, and home to its parliament and the presidential palace.Delhi is India's political capital, and home to its parliament and the presidential palace.
The city is also a bustling business centre in one of the fastest growing economies in the world - a recent report said that Delhi attracts more migrants than any other city in India because of employment opportunities and superior infrastructure.The city is also a bustling business centre in one of the fastest growing economies in the world - a recent report said that Delhi attracts more migrants than any other city in India because of employment opportunities and superior infrastructure.
With a per capita income of 66,728 rupees ($1,353), the third highest in India after Chandigarh and Goa, Delhi is also one of most prosperous cities.With a per capita income of 66,728 rupees ($1,353), the third highest in India after Chandigarh and Goa, Delhi is also one of most prosperous cities.
The capital is a thriving thriving cultural centre with over 1,000 heritage buildings and monuments, dance and drama institutes and several art galleries and bookshops. The capital is a thriving cultural centre with over 1,000 heritage buildings and monuments, dance and drama institutes and several art galleries and bookshops.
More cars are sold in Delhi every month than the cities of Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta, leading to increasing traffic gridlocks.More cars are sold in Delhi every month than the cities of Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta, leading to increasing traffic gridlocks.
But the building of of India's most modern and extensive metro railway network in the country has made commuting easier for its citizens. But the building of India's most modern and extensive metro railway network in the country has made commuting easier for its citizens.