Surreal, proud moment for 'Delhi ke nirmata' who shared stage with Kejriwal

'Surreal', 'dream come true', 'proud moment' -- se were sentiments of people, called Delhi ke Nirmata by AAP for ir contribution to city's development, after y shared st with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.

Around 50 people from different walks of life were special guests at event held at Ramlila Maidan here.

Shabina Naaz, who has been working with night shelters around Chandni Chowk and Kashmiri Gate for past five years, said she can't believe it really happened.

"When first time I got a call I could t believe that it is really happening. I can tell you that only AAP government can invite a person as unimportant as me," Naaz said.

Lazwanti, who has been working as a sanitation worker for last nine years in Delhi, said recognising people like her shows "affectionate nature" and ground connect of AAP government.

" one recognises our contribution but this government is different. It t only recognised our contribution but also houred us," and an emotional Lazwanti said.

Arun Kumar, a bus marshall who saved a six-year-old from being kidnapped, said experience has changed his life.

"It is an hour for me to represent bus marshals. We work hard every day to provide security to women. AAP government is very serious about women safety and we are making dream of Arvind Kejriwal true," said Kumar.

Kejriwal, in his dress after taking oath as chief minister, also lauded contribution of 'Delhi ke nirmata', saying "it is t me, or AAP but all people like se who are responsible for developing national capital".

Geeta Devi, a bus marshall, said she always wanted to be a police officer but could t become one.

When she got to kw about work of bus marshal, she applied for it and since n she says she never looked back.

"I think that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is working very hard for security of women of Delhi. I am a very proud bus marshal and I work to ensure safety of passengers on buses. experience to attend oath taking ceremony was surreal," said Devi.

Gajraj Singh thought he was being pranked when he received invitation to attend oath taking ceremony.

Singh, who has been employed as a bus conductor for last 20 years, believes that every work is important in society.

"I am very happy for invitation and I have come with my family for ceremony. y all are so proud of me today," a teary-eyed Singh said.

Construction worker Vijay Kumar Sagar Sagar is presently working on a project on Sultanpuri Ro in Delhi.

"I have lived through some really tough times for a consistent profession that could support me and my family," he said.

"I am houred by tag of Delhi ke nirmata. I hope that he continues being Chief Minister of Delhi for next 15-20 years and works to develop Delhi," he said. PTI UZM RT