AAP leader Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the Punjab’s 17th chief minister (CM) today. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann. The ceremony took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. The newly-elected AAP MLAs, Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, and other leaders were also present at the event.
After the ceremony, Bhagwant Mann said his government will address issues like unemployment, corruption and farmers' plight which are plaguing the state. The ceremony which was attended by AAP supporters from various parts of the state. The men were wearing yellow turbans while women draped a yellow 'dupatta'. The AAP registered a massive victory in Punjab Assembly polls, winning 92 seats.