Common man runs Delhi, not politicians: Kejriwal

New Delhi - Kejriwal took oath as chief minister in a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan for the third time in presence of a huge gathering.

Third time Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his swearing in ceremony on Sunday asserted he would work for the next five years in coordination with the Centre without discriminating against those who did not support his party during the recently-concluded Delhi Assembly polls.
Calling his victory a success of every Delhiite, Kejriwal said he is the chief minister of everyone even if they voted for AAP's rivals Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or Congress. "I am the chief minister of all who voted for AAP, BJP or Congress. I want to tell all the two crore people of Delhi that you all are my family.
"It does not matter from which party you belong or from which caste, creed, or region you come. No matter if you are poor or rich," Kejriwal said. In his 20-minute speech at Ramlila Maidan, Kejriwal said: "I will work for everyone for the next five years."
Kejriwal appealed to all political parties to forget things that happened during the run up to the polls and sought their help for the development of the capital city. He announced to work in coordination with the Centre and also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help his government for Delhi's progress.
"All parties should forget the past things and support this government for the progress of Delhi. We want to work in coordination with the Central government. I invited the Prime Minister for my swearing-in ceremony. I also urge the Prime Minister to help us in the development of Delhi," Kejriwal said.
Kejriwal took oath as chief minister in a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan for the third time in presence of a huge gathering.
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal administered the oath of office and secrecy to Kejriwal. He took oath along with his designated Cabinet - Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Pal Gautam.
Kejriwal said immediately after his swearing-in that the future electoral politics in the country will be based on the development plank. "Delhiites, you have given birth to a new brand of politics - the politics of performance, of setting up schools, healthcare facilities, providing water, power, and women's security."
Kejriwal said that the people of Delhi have given birth to a new kind of politics in the country during the Delhi election, which is the politics of work and performance.
"This is the politics of schools, hospitals, 24-hour and cheap power supply, water, roads, women's security, corruption-free Delhi, and politics of a 21st century India. This new politics is being discussed all over the country. Governments across the world have started constructing Mohalla clinics, schools, hospitals. State governments across the country have started providing free electricity. You are being talked about all across Delhi," said Kejriwal.
Taking a jibe at the opposition for attacking him for freebies, Kejriwal said everything precious in the world is free, including a "mother's love".
"Do I start charging people for education and health? Do I start charging patients for their operations? That is not possible."

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