Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister

Updated: December 28, 2013 09:15 IST

Thousands gather at Ramlila Maidan as Arvind Kejriwal prepares to take oath

Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as Delhi's seventh chief minister at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
See here, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers at a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
It was at the same venue that Mr Kejriwal became a nationally-recognized figure in 2011 when he flanked Gandhian Anna Hazare who fasted for 16 days to demand the new anti-corruption law that has just been cleared by Parliament and births a national ombudsman or Lokpal.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
"Until we free this country from corruption, our fight will be on," Arvind Kejriwal said.

Seen here, a supporter carrying a garland made out of lemons. Many people believe lemons can ward off 'evil' forces.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Mr Kejriwal, a former tax official, has promised to disassemble Delhi's VIP culture. Neither he nor his legislators will use the flashing red lights or 'lal battis' that give politicians' cars the screeching right of way on roads.

Seen here, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with his ministers before the start of the cabinet meeting on Saturday.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal and his team have also refused large government bungalows and say they want small flats as their official accommodation.

Seen here, a supporter decked in flowers outside Mr Kejriwal's home in Kaushambi.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Mr Kejriwal, whose party placed second in the recent Delhi elections, will run a minority government.

Seen here, supporters carrying a 'jhaadu' bouquet. 'Jhaadu' or the broom is AAP's party symbol.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
After taking oath, Mr Kejriwal and his ministers paid a visit to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Seen here, supporters gather at Ramlila Maidan.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Seen here, a huge number of supporters were seen in the train going to Barakhamba Metro station. Arvind Kejriwal had taken a train from Kaushambi Metro station to go to Ramlila Maidan.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Seen here, supporters at the Barakhamba Metro station where Arvind Kejriwal had arrived to go to Ramlila Maidan.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Seen here, Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Kaushambi metro station.
Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Mr Kejriwal is expected to issue some executive orders on Day 1.

Seen here, an AAP supporter holds a poster of Bollywood movie Nayak with Arvind Kejriwal's image photoshopped on it.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
"I realize I have a big responsibility," Mr Kejriwal had said. He has to prove his majority in the state legislature by January 3.

Seen here, supporters carry posters of Bollywood movie Nayak with Arvind Kejriwal's image photoshopped on it outside his home in Kaushambi.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal had said there will be no VIPs at the ceremony. His family sat among the rest of the people and watched him take oath.

Seen here, heavy media presence at Ramlila Maidan.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Nearly 1,600 policemen will guard the Ramlila Maidan. CCTV cameras have been installed at more than 20 locations at the venue.

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Delhi celebrates AAP ka Chief Minister
Delhi Police commandos and bomb squads have also been deployed along with anti-riot police and vehicles. Nearly 1,600 policemen will guard the Ramlila Maidan today. CCTV cameras have been installed at more than 20 locations at the venue.

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