At the end of the speech, CM Kejriwal thanked the people for bringing him and AAP to power for the third consecutive time, and he also sang the song "Hum honge kamyaab" (we will succeed).
Kejriwal takes oath as CM for third time, vows to work for Delhi's development
13:38 February 16
Kejriwal ends speech with song 'Hum honge kamyab'
13:35 February 16
Every valuable thing is free, says Kejriwal
Stating on freebies, Arvind Kejriwal said, "Nature has ensured every valuable thing in the world is free, be it Mother's love or father's blessings. I cannot charge the students of Delhi for studies. I can't charge patients visiting Delhi hospitals. I want to work with the Centre to make Delhi number one city."
13:21 February 16
I am the CM for every Delhiite: Kejriwal
Speaking after being sworn-in, Arvind Kejriwal said that he is now the Chief Minister to everyone - those who voted for the BJP, Congress and other parties too.
"I am the CM for every Delhiite. You are now my family and I will work for you irrespective of class, economic status, religion and caste," he said.
12:46 February 16
Your son has become the CM: Kejriwal says at Ramlila Maidan
Arvind Kejriwal addressed the thousands at Ramlila Maidan and said, "Your son has become the Chief Minister for the third time."
He called it the victory of every Delhi resident, every mother, sister, youth, student and family. He added that the AAP's intent has always been to bring happiness to the lives of every Delhi resident.
12:42 February 16
Satyendra Jain takes oath as minister
Senior leader Satyendra Jain took oath as a minister in the new Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government.
Jain, who was re-elected as the Shakur Basti MLA in the February 8 polls, served as the health minister in the previous AAP government.
He is likely to retain his portfolio.
12:37 February 16
'Little Mufflerman' attends oath-taking ceremony
'Little Mufflerman', the boy dressed as Arvind Kejriwal whose images went viral on counting day was also present at the oath-taking ceremony.
He was officially invited by AAP
12:28 February 16
Rai, Gahlot and Hussain take oath as ministers
Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot and Imran Hussain took oath as ministers in Delhi government.
12:24 February 16
Manish Sisodia takes oath as minister
Manish Sisodia took oath as a minister in Delhi government.
12:19 February 16
Arvind Kejriwal takes oath
Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi for a third term.
12:10 February 16
Kejriwal reaches Ramlila Maidan
Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal has reached the Ramlila Maidan. He will shortly take oath as the Chief Minister.
Meanwhile, huge crowds have descended upon the venue, which has been witness to iconic protests and rallies.
11:53 February 16
Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, 3 others take oath for third term
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi chief minister at 12.15 pm today at historic Ramlila Maidan. People have started pouring in for the gala event.
Kejriwal's cabinet which includes Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam, will also take oath with him.
Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the seven BJP MPs of Delhi and all councillors for the swearing in ceremony. The one-year-old baby mufflerman Avyaan Tomar has also been invited for the event.
Elaborate arrangements have been made for the oath taking ceremony. About 5000 policemen have been deployed around Ramlila Maidan to maintain law and order.
To keep an eye on the miscreants, 125 CCTV cameras have been placed and 12 LED screens have also been set up. Sitting arrangements have been made for at least 45,000 people.
The Delhi police have announced traffic restrictions in central Delhi that will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 pm
AAP had bagged 62 of the Delhi's 70 seats, leaving just eight for the rival BJP, in a near repeat of the 2015 polls.
(IANS)
13:38 February 16
Kejriwal ends speech with song 'Hum honge kamyab'
At the end of the speech, CM Kejriwal thanked the people for bringing him and AAP to power for the third consecutive time, and he also sang the song "Hum honge kamyaab" (we will succeed).
13:35 February 16
Every valuable thing is free, says Kejriwal
Stating on freebies, Arvind Kejriwal said, "Nature has ensured every valuable thing in the world is free, be it Mother's love or father's blessings. I cannot charge the students of Delhi for studies. I can't charge patients visiting Delhi hospitals. I want to work with the Centre to make Delhi number one city."
13:21 February 16
I am the CM for every Delhiite: Kejriwal
Speaking after being sworn-in, Arvind Kejriwal said that he is now the Chief Minister to everyone - those who voted for the BJP, Congress and other parties too.
"I am the CM for every Delhiite. You are now my family and I will work for you irrespective of class, economic status, religion and caste," he said.
12:46 February 16
Your son has become the CM: Kejriwal says at Ramlila Maidan
Arvind Kejriwal addressed the thousands at Ramlila Maidan and said, "Your son has become the Chief Minister for the third time."
He called it the victory of every Delhi resident, every mother, sister, youth, student and family. He added that the AAP's intent has always been to bring happiness to the lives of every Delhi resident.
12:42 February 16
Satyendra Jain takes oath as minister
Senior leader Satyendra Jain took oath as a minister in the new Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government.
Jain, who was re-elected as the Shakur Basti MLA in the February 8 polls, served as the health minister in the previous AAP government.
He is likely to retain his portfolio.
12:37 February 16
'Little Mufflerman' attends oath-taking ceremony
'Little Mufflerman', the boy dressed as Arvind Kejriwal whose images went viral on counting day was also present at the oath-taking ceremony.
He was officially invited by AAP
12:28 February 16
Rai, Gahlot and Hussain take oath as ministers
Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot and Imran Hussain took oath as ministers in Delhi government.
12:24 February 16
Manish Sisodia takes oath as minister
Manish Sisodia took oath as a minister in Delhi government.
12:19 February 16
Arvind Kejriwal takes oath
Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi for a third term.
12:10 February 16
Kejriwal reaches Ramlila Maidan
Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal has reached the Ramlila Maidan. He will shortly take oath as the Chief Minister.
Meanwhile, huge crowds have descended upon the venue, which has been witness to iconic protests and rallies.
11:53 February 16
Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, 3 others take oath for third term
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi chief minister at 12.15 pm today at historic Ramlila Maidan. People have started pouring in for the gala event.
Kejriwal's cabinet which includes Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam, will also take oath with him.
Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the seven BJP MPs of Delhi and all councillors for the swearing in ceremony. The one-year-old baby mufflerman Avyaan Tomar has also been invited for the event.
Elaborate arrangements have been made for the oath taking ceremony. About 5000 policemen have been deployed around Ramlila Maidan to maintain law and order.
To keep an eye on the miscreants, 125 CCTV cameras have been placed and 12 LED screens have also been set up. Sitting arrangements have been made for at least 45,000 people.
The Delhi police have announced traffic restrictions in central Delhi that will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 pm
AAP had bagged 62 of the Delhi's 70 seats, leaving just eight for the rival BJP, in a near repeat of the 2015 polls.
(IANS)