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50 ‘Special Guests’ to Share Stage During Kejriwal’s Oath-Taking

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party looks set for a resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.

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Around 50 people from different walks of life who are 'Delhi ke Nirmata' and contributed to the development of the city during the last five years will share the stage with Kejriwal during his ceremony as special guests, AAP leader Manish Sisodia said on Saturday, 15 February.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appointed Kejriwal as the new chief minister of Delhi after Aam Aadmi Party bagged 62 of the 70 seats in the recent Assembly elections.

The President has also appointed six MLAs as ministers of the Delhi government following the advice of the chief minister.

Snapshot
  • Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend his swearing-in ceremony on 16 February at Ramlila Maidan
  • Newly elected AAP MLAs elected Kejriwal as leader of legislature party after a meeting at his residence on Wednesday
  • AAP won the people’s mandate in Delhi, securing 62 seats in the 70-member Assembly
  • Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi, Prakash Javadekar, Kamal Haasan congratulated Arvind Kejriwal as AAP got its third victory

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9:08 PM , 15 Feb

Kejriwal's Swearing-in: 50 'Special Guests' to Share Stage with AAP Chief

Around 50 people from different walks of life who are 'Delhi ke Nirmata' and contributed to the development of the city during the last five years will share the stage with Kejriwal during his ceremony as special guests, AAP leader Manish Sisodia said.

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8:42 PM , 15 Feb

Kejriwal Meets Cabinet Minister Designates for Dinner at His Residence

CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal and Cabinet Minister designates meet at his residence for dinner to discuss government's priorities and tasks for the coming three months and to focus on the roadmap to make Delhi a global city.

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8:10 PM , 15 Feb

Multi-Level Security Arrangements for Kejriwal's Oath-Taking Ceremony

A multi-level security arrangement will be in place on Sunday for the oath-taking ceremony of chief minister-elect Arvind Kejriwal at the Ramlila Maidan.

The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 am and traffic regulations will be in place in the area from 8 am to 2 pm.

The officials said 2,000 to 3,000 personnel from the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, including the CRPF, will be deployed as part of the security arrangements.

Drones are likely to be used for surveillance.

2:14 PM , 15 Feb

Arvind Kejriwal Calls Meeting to Chalk Out Future Roadmap for Delhi

Delhi CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal has invited cabinet minister designates for dinner today, to discuss government’s priorities and tasks for the coming three months, and to focus on the roadmap to make Delhi a global city.

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Published: 11 Feb 2020, 6:51 AM IST
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