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Sonia, Vajpayee, Advani to watch Delhi ODI
Congress President, her children, the PM, Vajpayee and BJP President Advani would be witnessing the last ODI on April 17.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her children would be among the VIPs joining Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in witnessing the Indo-Pak One Day International (ODI) on April 17.
Besides Gandhi's children Rahul and Priyanka, RJD Chief Lalu Prasad and his archrival in Bihar politics Nitish Kumar would also be watching the event, organisers said.
They said former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and BJP President LK Advani besides Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee too are likely to join thousands of cricket fans from both countries.
With the construction work at Ferozeshah Kotla stadium, venue of the high-profile match, still incomplete, burgeoning demand for free passes and limited tickets available for sale, only the lucky ones would be able to watch the historic event on the D-day.
According to sources, Taj Catering has been entrusted with the task of providing foods to the visiting dignitary, the accompanying delegation and the VVIPs while India Habitat Centre would be catering to the gastronomic requirements of those shelling out Rs 11,000 to watch the match from special stands.
Hotel Intercontinental and a prominent Delhi restaurant chain have also been given contracts for serving snacks and foods besides taking care of the food courts at the venue.
In a heart-warming gesture, the Delhi and District Cricket Association would be issuing free food coupons to about 3500 Pakistani cricket fans expected on the day.
