In Beijing, the Chinese government said it was pleased with India's security preparations."I think the Indian government will take effective measures to ensure the smooth and safe relay in New Delhi this evening," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu.
Thousands of Tibetans also took part in their own torch run to highlight the Tibetan struggle.
The alternate run began Thursday morning with Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh prayers at the site where Indian pacifist Mohandas Gandhi was cremated. The torch was then lighted and Tibetans put on a show of traditional dancing.
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