From metro to cabinet meet, this was Arvind Kejriwal's day
Wearing his trademark white cap, Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in today as Delhi's youngest chief minister, as an estimated one lakh people cheered for him at Ramlila Maidan, a massive public park in the heart of the city.
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Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as Delhi's youngest chief minister as an estimated one lakh people cheered for him at Ramlila Maidan, a massive public park in the heart of the city. Keeping with his decision to use public transport, he rode the metro to the ceremony.
In this picture, Arvind Kejriwal arrives at the Kaushambi Metro station.
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His decision to use public transport echoes his pre-poll promise to end the VIP culture of Delhi's political elite.
Here, supporters and media personnel crowd around Arvind Kejriwal as he prepares to board a train at the Kaushambi Metro station.
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The Delhi cabinet decided that no minister or government official will be allowed to use the red beacon or lal batti that signals a VIP's car and confers right of way.
The cabinet also said that ministers will not be provided escort vehicles, though some may be allowed security depending on threat assessments.
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