Bhiwani gives fourth CM in Kejriwal

December 27, 2013 21:01

A dusty village in the Bhiwani region of Haryana that has produced three chief ministers is celebrating the success of its native Arvind Kejriwal, who will take oath as Delhi's chief minister tomorrow.

While Kejriwal's close kin in Siwani village of Bhiwani district are enthusiastic about taking part in the oath taking ceremony in the national capital, his friends and teachers are also an excited lot.

"It is a matter of great joy and happiness for all of us. There have been celebrations in the family. Now, we are preparing to leave for Delhi," Kejriwal's cousin sister, Suman told PTI over phone this evening from Bhiwani.

While 45-year-old Kejriwal's ancestors hailed from Kheda village of Bhiwani, the family is now based in Siwani village in the same district.

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