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Kejriwal takes over as Delhi CM, promises corruption-free rule

December 28, 2013

Kejriwal_indiaNew Delhi, Dec 28: After taking oath as the seventh Chief Minister of Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal said “The struggle was to give power to the people of Delhi.”

In his first speech as the Chief Minister, Mr. Kejriwal said “We don’t have solutions to all problems. We don’t have a magic wand to solve problems immediately.”

Mr. Kejriwal also added that the fight is very long and said “we will need the support of people to end corruption in the capital and the country”.

The Delhi Chief Minister asserted “The main problems in the country arise due to dirty politics and we have to clean it.”

He also said “Anna Hazare was opposed to entering into politics. I told him that we will have to enter it to clean it”.

In his first speech, he warned MLAs and workers not to be arrogant.

Mr. Kejriwal said “We are not worried about the fate of the confidence motion.”

He also asserted “If anyone asks for a bribe in government office, file a complaint with us and we will catch them all red-handed.”

Earlier report:

Arvind Kejriwal being sworn in as Delhi chief minister, sea of supporters present
Arvind_Kejriwal_swornKaushambi/ New Delhi, Dec 28:  Wearing his trademark white cap, Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi today, as an estimated 40,000 people cheered for him at Ram Lila Maidan, a massive public park in the heart of the city.

The bespectacled 45-year-old rode the metro to the ceremony.  His decision to use public transport echoes his pre-poll promise to end the VIP culture of Delhi's political elite and set a down-to-earth tone for his new administration.

"This is the fight for independence from corruption, hunger and poverty," he said this morning as he left his house. "It is the common man's victory. Action will start as soon as we take the oath."

At Ramlila Maidan, posters declared "Aaj ka CM, Kal Ka PM (chief minister today, prime minister tomorrow)."  Caps like Mr Kejriwal's dotted the crowds; many people waved the broom, the party symbol of Mr Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party or AAP.

For voters frustrated with endemic corruption, Mr Kejriwal has emerged as a new hope, and has been given a starling mandate.

His Aam Aadmi Party made a stunning electoral debut in the Delhi election, winning 28 assembly seats and placing second. The ruling Congress was forced into a poor third, and is lending external support to his minority government.

The BJP won the most seats but did not get a majority and  decided it would not try to form the government.

Unlike his predecessors, Mr Kejriwal has said he and his ministers will not occupy the sprawling bungalows surrounded by lush lawns in Delhi.

He plans to keep living in his fourth-storey flat in the Delhi suburb of Ghaziabad and has declined police protection.

He asked to be sworn-in at a public park so that the aam aadmi or common man could attend the ceremony.  The venue he picked is where he rallied a historic anti-corruption movement with activist Anna Hazare two years ago.

They have been estranged since Mr Kejriwal decided to enter politics.

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June 24,2020

New Delhi, Jun 24: In a stinging attack on the Gandhi family of the Congress, BJP president J P Nadda on Wednesday said a dynasty and its courtiers have "grand delusions" of the opposition being about itself and stated that a "rejected and ejected" family is not equal to the entire opposition.

In his tweets, Nadda said it was the time for unity and solidarity, and the "relaunch of the scion for the nth time can wait", an apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi, who has been aggressive in his attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his handling of the border row with China.

Nadda said India lost thousands of square kilometres of land due to the "misadventures of one dynasty" and claimed that the Siachen glacier, where the Indian Army has a strong presence, was almost gone. No wonder India has rejected them, he said.'

The BJP president posted a news report to back his assertions about Siachen.

"One 'royal' dynasty and their 'loyal' courtiers have grand delusions of the Opposition being about one dynasty. A dynast throws tantrums and his courtiers peddle that fake narrative. The latest one relates to the Opposition asking questions to the Government," Nadda said.

Though he did not directly name the Gandhi family or any of its members, the reference was clear.

He said it was the opposition's right to ask questions and added that the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw healthy deliberations, with several opposition leaders giving their valuable inputs.

They also fully supported the Centre in determining the way ahead, Nadda said.

"One family was an exception. Any guesses who," he asked.

Targeting the Gandhis, the BJP president said, "One rejected and ejected dynasty is NOT equal to the entire Opposition. One dynasty's interests are not India's interests. Today, the nation is united and supportive of our armed forces. This is the time for unity and solidarity. Relaunch of 'the scion' for the nth time can wait."

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June 10,2020

New Delhi, Jun 10: India on Wednesday reported a spike of 9,985 more COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's COVID-19 count to 2,76,583, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

279 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll to 7,745.

The total number of active cases has reached 1,33,632 while 1,35,205 patients have recovered. While one person has migrated.

With 90,787 cases, Maharashtra reported the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country followed by Tamil Nadu with 34,914 cases.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 1,45,216 samples were tested in the last 24 hours while overall 50,61,332 samples have been tested so far.

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July 31,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 31: People offered Eid-al-Adha namaz while ensuring social distancing norms at mosques in Thiruvananthapuram and Mallapuram on Friday.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had on Thursday announced that the Eid-al-Adha prayers can be offered in mosques of the state on Friday with a limited number of people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kerala is celebrating the festival of Eid-al-Adha on Friday.

Eid al-Adha or Bakrid, also known as "Sacrifice Feast" is marked by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or a goat to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotees distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy. 

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