Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses the media after taking the oath in Ramlila Maidan.
New Delhi:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses crowd at Ramlila Maidan after taking oath.
Here are the highlights:
I knew the people of Delhi loved us but did not know they loved us this much to give us 67 of the 70 seats.
This is a miracle. God is trying to tell us something.
We're just mediums.
We must guard against being arrogance. We will not be able to fulfil our mission if we are arrogant.
For 5 years I will be in Delhi and serve the people of Delhi.
Some doctors said people with topis came to their hospital and did 'gundagardi', I don't expect our workers to do this.
I want to tell the police if someone in a topi is breaking the law, he should be brought to justice no matter which party he belongs to.
Last time we had romanticism and passion to remove corruption. But after running the government for 49-days we have the confidence that we can make Delhi corruption-free.
We will make Delhi the first corruption-free state in India.
I will repeat what I said on December 28 - if someone asks you for a bribe, don't refuse. Take your mobile phones out and record it. We will act upon it.
Aaj Crocin kha kar aaya hoon yahaan pe (Have taken a Crocin and come here today)
Request media not to measure the government's performance in hours. The people have given us 5 years.
Told the PM that we want constructive cooperation from the Central government.
Must act strongly against attempts at religious strife.
BJP has been promising Delhi a full statehood. I told the PM this is a golden opportunity.
We have the majority in Delhi and the BJP at the Centre.
We will pass Lokpal Bill, we're restarting anti-graft helpline
The aam aadmi's sarkar is everyone's government whether you voted for us or not. I am everyone's chief minister.
Pay your taxes, we'll put your money to good use. No one will be able to steal it.
There is no dearth of funds in the government. All you need is intent
Janata bahut acchi hai. Janata ko galey laga lo, janat apna vikas khud kar legi. (The people of Delhi are very good... embrace them... they will ensure their development themselves)
Kiran Bedi is like my sister, will also seek Ajay Maken's guidance.
We don't want to be partisan, we want to get together with all the good people whether in Congress or the BJP and work towards the development of Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party workers are pure gold, sometimes am reduced to tears when I hear their stories.
Hope the Indian cricket team wins the World Cup, my best wishes to them.
Ends with singing a prayer - gives disclaimer that he is a bad singer.