Kejriwal hugs Sibal at Eid function

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday warmly embraced union minister Kapil Sibal as they attended an function to celebrate Prophet Mohammed's birthday or Eid Milad-un-Nabi here.

Kejriwal, who had donned a skull cap, reached the Bara Hindu Rao area in Delhi at around 11 a.m. and met local Muslim leaders.

Sharing the dais with Sibal, he told people that their grievances would be addressed soon.

After the leaders met warmly, Sibal said political leaders should attend more such functions together.

He later tweeted: "Differences aside we must always hold on to the great Indian spirit of brotherhood and common goal of a better India."

The minister also posted a picture of the two leaders hugging on the micro-blogging site.