Delhiites throng Kartavya Path as it opens to public; see pics

The first weekend after the inauguration of the Central Vista Project, hundreds of visitors thronged the revamped stretch around the Kartavya Path to manage to catch a glimpse of the newly christened Kartavya Path and the new statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

With the inauguration of the Kartavya Path, lakhs of people from across the national capital thronged the India Gate on weekend, turning it into a 'picnic' spot once again. Credit: PTI Photo

For many families, the iconic India Gate became their favourite weekend destination for resuming their pre-Covid-19 routines from spending some great time with the family at the newly-christened Kartavya Path. Credit: PTI Photo

There was a good strength of police deployment at the Kartavya Path ensuring that the public does not cross the road to the other side where the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has been installed. Credit: PTI Photo

From youngsters to the elderly, everyone was busy taking selfies on their mobile phones. At the same time, professional photographers also rejoiced as many insisted on getting their pictures clicked at the new spots. Credit: PTI Photo

This was apparently the first time post lockdown, any tourist spot has seen such huge crowds in the capital. Credit: PTI Photo

People visit the India Gate and the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

People leisure on the lawns of India Gate, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Phot

Hundreds of visitors at the India Gate, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Kartavya Path -- stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate as part of the Central Vista Avenue was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 08, 2022. Credit: PTI Photo