Delhi’s top seven: CM Arvind Kejriwal, cabinet ministers take charge of office
The Indian Express tracks the six Delhi ministers and the key areas they will prioritise over the next five years.
Updated: February 19, 2020 06:48 IST
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AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was sworn-in as Delhi CM for the third time at the Ramlila Maidan on February 16. This time, Kejriwal, who took over the water ministry last term, has not kept any ministry for himself. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia, who continues to hold key portfolios including Finance and Education, presided over meetings with both departments soon after resuming office at the Delhi Secretariat Monday. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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Gopal Rai, who has been given the labour and environment portfolios, spent the day meeting staff at the secretariat as well as party workers. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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As the new environment sector, Rai has to tackle air pollution and pollution in the Yamuna. AAP had promised to reduce pollution to a third, plant 20 million trees and saplings to make Delhi greener, and map air pollution sources in real-time. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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Satyendar Jain, who holds the health as well as the water portfolios, said, “Fulfilling the targets of the AAP’s manifesto will be my priority, along with the ‘guarantee card’. I will also work hard to bring mohalla clinics within a radius of 1 km for every citizen across Delhi. I will also work towards providing clean water to every citizen 24×7.” (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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After re-assuming charge as Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot said the CM’s ‘guarantee card’ will be his priority. He said the government will work on further strengthening Delhi’s transport system. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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Imran Hussain, who holds the food supplies portfolio, will spearhead AAP’s flagship doorstep delivery of ration scheme. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
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Apart from SC/ST and social welfare portfolios from his previous tenure, Rajendra Pal Gautam has been handed the Women and Child Development portfolio as well this time. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)
