Kejariwal swearing-in ceremony: Preparations in full swing at Ramlila Maidan

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With less than 24 hours left for Sunday's swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister for the third successive term, preparations were on in full swing at the historic Ramlila Maidan. While Kejriwal and the ground have a special connection, the event is even more special for both -- the city and the party. It was from here that the 51-year-old had announced his entry into politics during the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption movement. The ground is under the jurisdiction of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation. The preparations, however, are being done by the Delhi government, NDMC and the Public Works Department. Setting up of chairs to establishing mobile toilets and water facilities are in the final stage. AAP Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai will visit the Ramlila ground later in the day to assess the preparedness.

By IANS Feb 15, 2020 8:48:02 PM IST (Published)

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) With less than 24 hours left for Sunday's swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister for the third successive term, preparations were on in full swing at the historic Ramlila Maidan. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi: Preparation underway at Ramlila Maidan ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s government, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi chief minister along with his cabinet on Sunday. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Preparation underway at Ramlila Maidan ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s government, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Police personnel attend a security briefing as part of preparation at Ramlila Maidan ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s government, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

New Delhi: Preparation underway at Ramlila Maidan ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s government, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

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It was from here that the 51-year-old had announced his entry into politics during the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption movement. (Photo: IANS)

Setting up of chairs to establishing mobile toilets and water facilities are in the final stage. AAP Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai will visit the Ramlila ground later in the day to assess the preparedness. (Photo: IANS)

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is expecting around one lakh people at Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan, here on Sunday, as the Delhi Chief Minister for third time.

Speaking to IANS, Gopal Rai said around one lakh people were expected at the ceremony. They would be allowed in from six gates -- 4,5,6,7,8 and 9, he added.

According to senior officials, around 5,000 police personnel, 125 CCTV cameras, 12 LED screens and 45,000 chairs will be there. There would be enough space for people to stand and watch the event, the official said.

No political leaders from outside Delhi has been invited for the ceremony. "The people of Delhi gave us this mandate and they are our priority," Rai said.