Swearing-in of Bhagwant Mann in PHOTOS: As soon as he became CM, he was greeted with thunderous applause; Honored the Governor; Kejriwal and Sisodia also appeared

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Today Punjab AAP President Bhagwant Mann became the 17th Chief Minister of the state. A grand swearing-in ceremony was organized in Khatkarkalan, the native village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Governor Banwari Lal Purohit administered the oath of secrecy to Bhagwant Mann. After this, Bhagwant Mann honored the governor priest by presenting a bouquet and a shawl.

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For the swearing-in ceremony, a pandal was set up in about 13 acres, in which 3 big platforms were made. The new Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Governor BL Purohit sat on the first stage. CM Arvind Kejriwal was seen on the other. On the third, the chair was set up for all the 116 MLAs of Punjab. About 10,000 personnel were deployed for security.

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For the first time this has happened that the swearing-in of the Chief Minister is going to be held in a public place. Lakhs of people reached the function, who cheered their favorite Chief Minister by clapping. While men arrived wearing Basanti colored turbans, women reached Khatkar Kalan wearing a dupatta or sardine of the same colour. Tea-pakodas langar were also set up for the visitors.

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See the full swearing-in ceremony in pictures…

Bhagwant Mann with son Dilshan and daughter Seerat Kaur after taking oath as CM.

CM Bhagwant Mann honoring Governor BL Purohit after taking oath.

CM Bhagwant Mann honoring Governor BL Purohit after taking oath.

Governor Banwari Lal Purohit administering the oath of secrecy to Bhagwant Mann as the Chief Minister.

Governor Banwari Lal Purohit administering the oath of secrecy to Bhagwant Mann as the Chief Minister.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and veteran leader Manish Sisodia cheered with applause as soon as Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as Chief Minister.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and veteran leader Manish Sisodia cheered with applause as soon as Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as Chief Minister.

Governor BL Purohit laying wreath at the martyr's memorial.

Governor BL Purohit laying wreath at the martyr’s memorial.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs talking to each other during a meeting.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs talking to each other during a meeting.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs, who arrived at the swearing-in ceremony, hugging and congratulating each other.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs, who arrived at the swearing-in ceremony, hugging and congratulating each other.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs, who arrived at the swearing-in ceremony, hugging each other and congratulating each other on the victory.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs, who arrived at the swearing-in ceremony, hugging each other and congratulating each other on the victory.

Aam Aadmi Party MLA sitting on stage at the venue of oath taking ceremony.

Aam Aadmi Party MLA sitting on stage at the venue of oath taking ceremony.

People gathered in the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People gathered in the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People gathered in the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.  People are enjoying the program in their own way.  Everyone is waiting for a glimpse of their favorite CM.

People gathered in the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann. People are enjoying the program in their own way. Everyone is waiting for a glimpse of their favorite CM.

At the same time, the jam also could not dampen the enthusiasm of the people.  That's why people got down from the vehicles and left on foot to reach the swearing-in ceremony venue.

At the same time, the jam also could not dampen the enthusiasm of the people. That’s why people got down from the vehicles and left on foot to reach the swearing-in ceremony venue.

So many people are coming to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann that there was a jam on the highway near village Khatkar Kalan.

So many people are coming to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann that there was a jam on the highway near village Khatkar Kalan.

People wearing yellow turbans, who came to encourage Bhagwant Mann, have also brought banners with them.

People wearing yellow turbans, who came to encourage Bhagwant Mann, have also brought banners with them.

People express their happiness by dancing to the patriotic songs being played at the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People express their happiness by dancing to the patriotic songs being played at the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People wearing yellow turbans reached village Khatkar Kalan for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People wearing yellow turbans reached village Khatkar Kalan for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

Bhagwant Mann's son Dilshan and daughter Seerat Kaur have come from America for the swearing-in ceremony.  Mann got divorced from wife Inderpreet Kaur in 2015.

Bhagwant Mann’s son Dilshan and daughter Seerat Kaur have come from America for the swearing-in ceremony. Mann got divorced from wife Inderpreet Kaur in 2015.

People who arrived wearing Basanti colored turbans show enthusiasm for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People who arrived wearing Basanti colored turbans show enthusiasm for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

Thousands of people have reached the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann so far.

Thousands of people have reached the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann so far.

People wearing yellow turbans arrived at the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

People wearing yellow turbans arrived at the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.

In the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann, 3 big stages decorated with flowers are showing the grandeur and grandeur of the program.

In the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann, 3 big stages decorated with flowers are showing the grandeur and grandeur of the program.

Arrangements for langar have also been made for the people coming to the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.  A langar is being built in the fields near the parking lot.

Arrangements for langar have also been made for the people coming to the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann. A langar is being built in the fields near the parking lot.

Chandigarh-based artist Varun Tandon has wished the new Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, through his art.  Tandon has made a portrait of Bhagwant Mann with a broom, the election symbol of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Chandigarh-based artist Varun Tandon has wished the new Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, through his art. Tandon has made a portrait of Bhagwant Mann with a broom, the election symbol of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Bhagwant Mann ready to take oath as Chief Minister.  He is accompanied by Punjab AAP in-charge Raghav Chadha, who looks very different in a Basanti colored jacket and turban.

Bhagwant Mann ready to take oath as Chief Minister. He is accompanied by Punjab AAP in-charge Raghav Chadha, who looks very different in a Basanti colored jacket and turban.

The Shaheed Bhagat Singh memorial site has also been decorated in a very beautiful way with flowers.  Let us tell you that Khatkar Kalan is very important in the life of Bhagwant Mann.  He is greatly influenced by the life of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.

The Shaheed Bhagat Singh memorial site has also been decorated in a very beautiful way with flowers. Let us tell you that Khatkar Kalan is very important in the life of Bhagwant Mann. He is greatly influenced by the life of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.

Addressing the people from the stage at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony has also started.  See how the huge stage is decorated with flowers.

Addressing the people from the stage at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony has also started. See how the huge stage is decorated with flowers.

The entire pandal is under the protection of police personnel from all sides.  Police deployment is seen everywhere.  The top officials have directed that no action should be taken during the swearing-in.

The entire pandal is under the protection of police personnel from all sides. Police deployment is seen everywhere. The top officials have directed that no action should be taken during the swearing-in.

Expressing happiness, people who arrived wearing Basanti colored turbans for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann congratulated the new Chief Minister and expressed hope that he would live up to his expectations.

Expressing happiness, people who arrived wearing Basanti colored turbans for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann congratulated the new Chief Minister and expressed hope that he would live up to his expectations.

Several gates have been made for entry into the pandal.  Security personnel are stationed at every gate.  Police personnel are allowing every person inside only after checking.

Several gates have been made for entry into the pandal. Security personnel are stationed at every gate. Police personnel are allowing every person inside only after checking.

The swearing-in is to be held at 12.30, but people have started arriving wearing Basanti colored turbans.  Many people have also been claimed to have arrived from outside the state.

The swearing-in is to be held at 12.30, but people have started arriving wearing Basanti colored turbans. Many people have also been claimed to have arrived from outside the state.

Stage decorated for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann.  For this, flowers worth lakhs of rupees have been specially ordered from Delhi by the administration.  It consists of marigold, green leaf and white aromatic rose flowers.  Long necklaces of flowers are made and hung on the platform.

Stage decorated for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann. For this, flowers worth lakhs of rupees have been specially ordered from Delhi by the administration. It consists of marigold, green leaf and white aromatic rose flowers. Long necklaces of flowers are made and hung on the platform.

During the ceremony, complete arrangements have been made for the food and drink of the guests.  A private three star hotel catering has been specially called from Chandigarh for food.  The preparations for the food items had started from the previous night itself.

During the ceremony, complete arrangements have been made for the food and drink of the guests. A private three star hotel catering has been specially called from Chandigarh for food. The preparations for the food items had started from the previous night itself.

The swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann is going to create two histories.  One, the first swearing-in program is being held outside the capital.  Second, for the first time, leaving the traditional parties, the Third Front Aam Aadmi Party is going to form the government.

The swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann is going to create two histories. One, the first swearing-in program is being held outside the capital. Second, for the first time, leaving the traditional parties, the Third Front Aam Aadmi Party is going to form the government.

All the officers of Punjab Police have been preparing for the swearing-in ceremony for the last 3 days.  The top officials have directed to make elaborate security arrangements during the program.  In case of any lapse, action has been asked to be taken.

All the officers of Punjab Police have been preparing for the swearing-in ceremony for the last 3 days. The top officials have directed to make elaborate security arrangements during the program. In case of any lapse, action has been asked to be taken.

Around 10,000 security personnel will be deployed for security during the ceremony.  Space has also been prepared for helipad.  Some large LED screens have also been installed to enable the people standing outside the pandal to watch the entire ceremony up close.

Around 10,000 security personnel will be deployed for security during the ceremony. Space has also been prepared for helipad. Some large LED screens have also been installed to enable the people standing outside the pandal to watch the entire ceremony closely.

Lakhs of people have been claimed to attend the swearing-in ceremony, so arrangements have been made for everyone to sit.  Everyone has been asked to come wearing Basanti colored turban and dupatta.

Lakhs of people have been claimed to attend the swearing-in ceremony, so arrangements have been made for everyone to sit. Everyone has been asked to come wearing Basanti colored turban and dupatta.

A 13-acre pandal has been set up for the swearing-in ceremony, in which 3 big platforms have been built.  Bhagwant Mann, Governor BL Purohit, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, all 92 MLAs of the party and the winning MLAs will sit on these forums.

A 13-acre pandal has been set up for the swearing-in ceremony, in which 3 big platforms have been built. Bhagwant Mann, Governor BL Purohit, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, all 92 MLAs of the party and the winning MLAs will sit on these forums.

Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann in Khatkarkalan village are going on for the last 3 days.  Day and night people, officers and police were busy in making all the arrangements and arrangements.

Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of Bhagwant Mann in Khatkarkalan village are going on for the last 3 days. Day and night people, officers and police were busy in making all the arrangements and arrangements.

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