Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government will seek a vote of confidence on the 2nd of next month on the floor of Delhi Assembly. The assembly session will begin on 1st January and will come to an end on 7th.

An official release said, the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker has been fixed for 3rd January. This was decided at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi yesterday. Mr Kejriwal and six ministers assumed office yesterday.

He 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. Mr 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.

Mr 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.

Mr Kejriwal denied BJP leader Nitin Gadkari's allegation that Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have reached a deal to prevent the BJP coming to power in Delhi. The Delhi Chief Minister said, if Mr Gadkari has any evidence in this regard, he should make it public.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called up Mr Kejriwal and extended his best wishes and support to him.Congress, BJP and CPI also congratulated Mr Kejriwal on becoming the Chief Minister. Congress General Secretary Shakeel Ahmed said, the party will continue their support if the AAP government fulfils the promises made earlier.

BJP President Rajnath Singh expressed hope that AAP and Congress together will give a stable government to Delhi. CPI Delhi unit Secretary Dhirendra Sharma said his party welcomes the positive change brought in by the electorates in Delhi.