Bhagwant Mann took oath as Punjab Chief Minister as we speak at Khatkar Kalan, the birthplace of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and different senior Aam Aadmi Social gathering 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’m 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 primarily based on the theme of “Rang De Basanti” – the enduring 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.
AAP registered a landslide victory within the not too long ago concluded Punjab polls, profitable 92 seats within the 117-seat meeting. Mann, who was contesting from Dhuri meeting constituency in Sangrur district, received by a margin of 58,206 votes over Congress’ Dalvir Singh Goldy.
Mann resigned as a Lok Sabha MP yesterday.
Talking to reporters, he mentioned he was assured about his new position of ruling Punjab. “We all know easy methods to run the administration. I’ve been a member of the (Lok Sabha) for seven years. Individuals have re-elected our authorities in Delhi. We’ve the expertise,” he mentioned.
“Many veteran politicians have misplaced the elections, and new individuals have received. I’m positive new concepts will come within the state. There will probably be out of the field considering on this authorities,” he added.