Ramlila Maidan preps up for Arvind Kejriwal’s third oath ceremony

With AAP scripting its third consecutive win in the Delhi assembly elections, workers and authorities are busy making final preparations at the Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister. Express Photo by Praveen Khanna

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the AAP supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is "open to public". Express Photo by Praveen Khanna

Workers were on Saturday giving a fresh paint job to the white ceremonial platform at the Ramlila Maidan, and the area around it was being decked up with potted plants and flowers. Express Photo by Praveen Khanna

A large contingent of security personnel was given briefing by Delhi Police authorities at the Maidan. Officials said 2,000 to 3,000 security personnel from the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, including the CRPF, were being deployed for the ceremony which is scheduled to begin at 10 am. Express Photo by Praveen Khanna

A worker installs CCTV cameras at Ramlila Maidan Express Photo By Amit Mehra

Drones were likely to be used for aerial surveillance. Traffic regulations will be in place in the area from 8 am to 2 pm. Express Photo by Praveen Khanna

The AAP supremo had on Thursday extended invitation to Delhiites to attend his oath-taking ceremony to "bless their son". "Baby Mufflerman" Aavyan Tomar, who stole hearts dressing up as the AAP convenor on counting day, is a 'special invitee' at the ceremony. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)