Published 23:50 IST, February 21st 2020

From wall painting to capturing dogs, India revamps to welcome Trump

As the US President Donald Trump and his wife will be on an official two-day visit to India, the government is 'revamping' the country before they fly in

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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As United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be on an official two-day visit to India, government is 'revamping' country before y fly in. From building a wall in Ahmedabad to releasing approximately 14,000 litres of water in Yamuna, government is trying to cover up everything that may portray country in a negative light. Trump will be arriving on February 24 and y will be starting ir trip from Gujarat where PM Narendra Modi will receive m at airport. 

wall

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will be building a half kilometre, four-foot wall along road that connects Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. purpose of wall is to hide approximate 500 kutch houses in Dev Saran or Saraniyavaas slum area. 

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Capturing of stray dogs

According to reports, Ahmedabad has a 'stray dog problem' and Cattle and Dog Nuisance Control Department (CDNCD) has w been appointed to capture any stray dog or bull y see roaming around streets. 

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Wall painting

Gujarat government is reportedly also spending roughly 80 crores on beautification process which includes painting walls with a mess of harmony between United States and India. messs inscribed on walls around Motera stadium which will host mega 'Namaste Trump' event include, 'World's largest Democracy meets World's Oldest Democracy' and 'Mera Swachh Motera' along with portraits of Trump and Modi. team of painters has been given permission to complete entire stretch covering Motera stadium by February 22.

 

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Ahead of Trump's visit to Taj Mahal, officials have stated that water from Ganga has been released in Yamuna to temporarily revive river. 

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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) deployed at Taj Mahal has stated that monkeys will t be an issue during Trump's expected visit to UNESCO World Herit site. 

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Speaking to ANI, Brij Bhushan, a CISF commander said, "For last six months, it has been seen that inside Taj Mahal monkeys are t creating a lot of issues. And on day when US President Trump is visiting monument, re will t be a large presence of people and chances of monkeys creating problems will be even lesser." 

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23:50 IST, February 21st 2020