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Highlights: ‘Need PM Modi’s blessings to work for Delhi’s welfare’: CM Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal oath-taking Ceremony Highlights: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi CM on Sunday; six ministers were also sworn-in with him.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Feb 16, 2020 18:02 IST
Highlights: ‘Need PM Modi’s blessings to work for Delhi’s welfare’: CM Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi's chief minister at Ramlila Maidan on Feb 16, 2020.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal took oath as chief minister for his third consecutive term today. The AAP won 62 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bagged the remaining eight seats.

All six ministers who served in his cabinet in the previous term- Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Imran Hussain, Gopal Rai, Rajendra Gautam and Kailash Gehlot- have been retained by him. These ministers were also sworn-in along with the chief minister.

09:24 AM IST

Ramlila Maidan decked up for ceremony

Ramlila Maidan, where Arvind Kejriwal will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Delhi at 12 pm, has been decked up for the event.

09:21 AM IST

Kejriwal likely to retain all 6 cabinet ministers of previous term

Arvind Kejriwal is likely to retain all the six ministers who served his government in the previous term – Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Imran Hussain, Gopal Rai, Rajendra Gautam and Kailash Gehlot.

09:15 AM IST

Preparation underway for oath-taking ceremony

A banner seen at Ramlila Ground where preparations are underway for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal

09:15 AM IST

Restriction on routes of commercial vehicles

Commercial vehicles will not be allowed from Rajghat Chowk and Delhi Gate Chowk towards Guru Nanak Dev Chowk via JLN Marg, Chatta Rail towards Delhi Gate Chowk via Netaji Subhash Marg.

They will not be allowed on Paharganj Chowk towards Ajmeri Gate via Desh Bandu Gupta Road, Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk towards Delhi Gate Chowk via Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, DDU Minto Road towards Kamla Market Chowk via Vivekanand Marg and Barakhamba Tolstoy towards Ranjit Singh flyover, the traffic advisory said.

09:08 AM IST

Traffic advisory issued by Delhi Police

Traffic regulations will be in place in the area from 8am to 2pm, officials said. In an advisory, police said people will have to park their cars at the Civic Centre and behind it. Buses will have to be parked on Mata Sundri Road, Power House Road, Velodrome Road, Rajghat parking, Shanti Van parking and service roads in Rajghat and Samta Sthal as per requirements, the advisory said.

09:04 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi CM today

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will take oath at Ramlila Maidan as the chief minister of Delhi today for the third consecutive time, after AAP won the assembly elections held on February 11. Voting was held on February 8.

First published: Feb 16, 2020 05:51 IST