Delhi CM Kejriwal seeks 10 days to resolve problems of people

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought ten days time to formulate a system to address grievances and problems of the people in Delhi.

Kejriwal said that he needed time of a week or ten days to settle down first and then they would be able to prove their mettle.

He said that he would accept the applications of the people visiting him only after a system is in place.

"I don't want to give you false assurances. I will take the application when we put a system in place to resolve the problems," he added.

Kejriwal, who assumed office yesterday, said, the government will decide on his party's promise to supply of 700 litres of free water to each household and cutting down electricity charges by early next week.

Kejriwal said he has asked officials to work out details in this regard. He said, he will take decision on water by tomorrow and on power, he will be able to say something by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Kejriwal also said that the Cabinet has decided that no minister and official of Delhi government will use red beacon.

He said it was also decided that no PSO and escort vehicle will be provided to officials and security will be given only on threat perception.