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Arvind Kejriwal govt: Know the new CM and his cabinet ministers

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal has taken over the reins of power in Delhi today. He was sworn-in as Delhi's seventh Chief Minister by Najeeb Jung, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Six other ministers were sworn-in

India TV News Desk Updated on: January 02, 2014 6:48 IST


Rakhi Birla, 26 (Women and Child welfare minister):
A former journalist, Birla is the youngest member in Kejriwal's list. She holds a Masters degree in journalism from the National Broadcasting Academy in Sarojini Nagar in south Delhi. A Dalit, her mother is a sweeper in a government school where Birla studied till Class 12. She first joined Hazare's anti-corruption movement and later associated with Kejriwal's campaign. She has been given women and child development and languages portfolios and would also be in charge of taking special measures for the safety of women.

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