Bhagwant Mann took oath as Punjab Chief Minister today at Khatkar Kalan, the birthplace of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and different senior Aam Aadmi Celebration leaders had been a part of the swearing-in ceremony.
In his maiden speech as chief minister, Bhagwant Mann mentioned {that a} golden chapter has began within the historical past of the state. He mentioned that he would work for everybody within the state.
“I am not right here to diss anybody as we speak. I’m the Chief Minister of everybody in Punjab, even those that didn’t vote for our get together,” he mentioned.
Mr Mann, 48, is the youngest Chief Minister of the state for the reason that Seventies. He was administered the oath by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit.
The ceremony was based mostly on the theme of “Rang De Basanti” – the long-lasting tune by Ram Prasad Bismil that’s believed to have been sung when Bhagat Singh and two different freedom fighters, Rajguru and Sukhdev, had been hanged by the British.
The Aam Aadmi Celebration registered a landslide victory within the not too long ago concluded Punjab polls, profitable 92 seats within the 117-seat meeting. Mr Mann, who was contesting from Dhuri meeting constituency in Sangrur district, gained by a margin of 58,206 votes over Congress’ Dalvir Singh Goldy.
Mr Mann resigned as a Lok Sabha MP yesterday.
Chatting with reporters, he mentioned he was assured about his new function of ruling Punjab. “We all know find out how to run the administration. I’ve been a member of the (Lok Sabha) for seven years. Folks have re-elected our authorities in Delhi. We’ve the expertise,” he mentioned.
“Many veteran politicians have misplaced the elections, and new individuals have gained. I’m certain new concepts will come within the state. There can be out of the field pondering on this authorities,” he added.
