New Delhi: After making a grand entrance on a crane, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday participated in the Dussehra celebrations at the traditional Luv Kush Ramleela celebrations at the Red fort ground.
"Delhi has defeated Dengue this time. There is also the added good news that pollution has receded by 25 per cent in the national capital," Kejriwal said while addressing the crowd at the event here.
The Chief Minister urged the people to abstain from burning firecrackers during the upcoming Diwali festival and told them of a new event planned for a day earlier.
"On the occasion Choti Diwali (celebrated a day before Diwali) we have planned a laser show at Connaught place. But do not burst firecrackers on the next day," Kejriwal said.
The Chief Minister began his speech by raising slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' and was felicitated by presenting a turban and an idol of Lord Rama, Maa Sita and Laxman.
Actress Bhumi Padnekar was also present at the event.
He also witnessed the burning of giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad signifying the triumph of good over evil, during the event.
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