Indian Association president Paul Singh Bains told NZPA today it was a shame Delhi was not ready to host the Games, just over a week out from the opening ceremony.
Members of the association were ashamed to learn of concerns around the Games, such as filthy athletes' accommodation, unfinished venues, and poorly constructed infrastructure.
On top of those problems, there are concerns over a dengue fever outbreak, or that athletes or fans in Delhi for the Games are at risk from terrorists.
"It is appalling that the (organising) committee is so ill-prepared for the Games and the shocking state of the Games venue where athletes are supposed to stay is something that committee should have been prepared for," Mr Bains said.
"India had years to prepare for the games and yet waited until the last minute to get things going."
Mr Bains still considered the Games should go ahead, and New Zealand athletes should attend.
The Indian Government should be embarrassed at the state of affairs at the Games Village and quickly rectify all the issues standing in the way of a successful Games, he said.
With India leading the way in democracy and economic progress in the area, it could have been better prepared to avoid the current embarrassment.
Mr Bains said New Zealand should also be concerned about the security situation in New Delhi.
"However, it should not discourage our athletes from going there to participate in the Games."
There was nothing anyone could do about security at the games.
"It is entirely in the Indians' hands and we hope they have it under control. I realise it is an embarrassment, but I feel the organisers of the Games should have been aware of these things much earlier."
"It is a shocking state of affairs, it makes a laughing stock of everyone. The committee should have been more responsible beforehand. It is letting the country and everybody down."
