Live updates: Shaheen Bagh protesters stopped by Delhi Police from meeting Amit Shah

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third successive time at historic Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (February 16).

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The Delhi Police on Sunday (February 16) clarified that the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters of Shaheen Bagh will not be allowed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a large group but a delegation can be allowed to pass. 

"We have asked protesters that who all are in the delegation which wants to meet HM Amit Shah today so that we can plan a meeting but they said that they all want to go. We have denied that but we will see what we can do," said Delhi Police in a statement.

On Saturday (February 15), the protesters at Shaheen Bagh had said that they will march toward Shah's residence on Sunday at 2 pm to hold discussions with him over CAA.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 63-feet statue of Deendayal Upadhyaya in Varanasi today (February 16). "This memorial(of Deendayal Upadhyaya) which has been built here and this grand statue which has been installed will continue to inspire generations to come, the ethics and thoughts of Deen Dayal Ji will inspire," he said.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third successive time at historic Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. All the six ministers in the previous Kejriwal-led government - Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam - also took oath on Sunday.

Catch all the important news development of Sunday (February 16) here

16 February 2020

17:07 IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claims that he was open to hold discussions over CAA with anyone including the protesters of Shaheen Bagh. "Amit Shah should go to Shaheen Bagh and talk to protesters. At least he could have had a video conference with the protesters. Why did he give an invitation if he can't keep it? He just misguided people," he said.

16:35 IST

The protesters declared that they will not try to go forward forcefully. The protesters said that they will wait till the appointed time to meet the home minister.

16:29 IST

The protesters from Shaheen Bagh who were on their way to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been stopped by the Delhi Police. Shaheen Bagh's grandmother, one of the face of the protest, speaks to the police. The police officer informs her that their "application" to meet the Home Minister has been forwarded.

14:29 IST

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14:28 IST

This memorial(of Deendayal Upadhyaya) which has been built here and this grand statue which has been installed will continue to inspire generations to come, the ethics and thoughts of Deen Dayal Ji will inspire: PM Modi

13:25 IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 63-feet statue of Deendayal Upadhyaya in Varanasi

12:48 IST

"Elections are over, it doesn't matter who you voted for, now all Delhiites are my family. I will work for everyone, be it from any party, any religion, caste or strata of society," said Kejriwal.

12:46 IST

"I want to work by taking everyone along. We forgive our opponents for whatever remarks they made during the poll campaign," said Kejriwal

12:46 IST

Did not give step-motherly treatment to anyone; worked for everyone in last 5 years: Arvind Kejriwal

12:40 IST

"From today, I am everyone's Chief Minister, including the supporters of BJP and the Congress," said Kejriwal in his address after taking oath as chief minister.

12:39 IST

"Elections are over, it doesn't matter who you voted for, now all Delhiites are my family. I will work for everyone, be it from any party, any religion, caste or strata of society," said Kejriwal.

12:35 IST

"The election results are not just a victory for AAP but the victory of every family member of Delhi," said Kejriwal.

12:32 IST

"Today, the 'beta of Dilli' has taken oath as chief minister for the third time with your blessing," said Kejriwal after taking oath as Delhi CM.

12:28 IST

Rajender Gautam takes oath as minister in Delhi government.

12:25 IST

Ballimaran MLA Imran Hussain takes oath minister in Delhi government.

12:24 IST

Kailash Gehlot takes oath as minister in Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government.

12:23 IST

Babarpur MLA Gopal Rai takes oath as minister in Delhi government.

12:20 IST

Satyender Jain takes oath as minister in Delhi government.

12:18 IST

Manish Sisodia takes oath at cabinet minister in Arvind Kejriwal government.

12:18 IST

Arvind Kejriwal takes oath at Delhi CM for third time.

12:09 IST

"Huge crowd gathered at Ram Leela Maidan to witness yet another historic event. Everyone is here to bless "Delhi Ka Beta" Arvind Kejriwal," AAP tweets.

Huge crowd gathered at Ram Leela Maidan to witness yet another historic event.

Everyone is here to bless "Delhi Ka Beta" Arvind Kejriwal.#MufflermanReturns pic.twitter.com/8gvEp5cCr0

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) February 16, 2020

11:54 IST

Delhi LG Anil Baijal meets CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal.

11:49 IST

Arvind Kejriwal reaches Ramlila Maidan to take oath as Delhi CM.

11:42 IST

Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh reaches Ramlila Maidan.

11:31 IST

Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his residence to Ramlila Maidaan.

11:22 IST

Arvind Kejriwal's family members to reach Ramlila Maidaan shortly.

11:21 IST

Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi chief minister at 12 pm.

10:18 IST

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09:28 IST

Will take oath as Delhi CM for the third time today. Please come to Ramlila Maidaan to bless your son, tweets Arvind Kejriwal

आज तीसरी बार दिल्ली के CM की शपथ लूंगा। अपने बेटे को आशीर्वाद देने रामलीला मैदान जरूर आइएगा।pic.twitter.com/98k4WHTOYB

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 16, 2020

09:27 IST

There is nothing wrong if Arvind Kejriwal ji thinks that the same cabinet should be repeated. People are happy with the work of the cabinet and we won the elections on basis of our work. We will continue to build and maintain the confidence of the people: Manish Sisodia

09:25 IST

AAP tweets video showing Kejriwal taking oath as Delhi CM in 2013.

मैं अरविंद केजरीवाल ईश्वर की शपथ लेता हूँ... pic.twitter.com/3fLTkolAiE

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) February 15, 2020

09:08 IST

AAP leader Manish Sisodia to meet Arvind Kejriwal at his residence at around 10.30 AM and the two leaders will then move together towards Ramlila Maidaan.

09:04 IST

Preparations are underway for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal at Ramlila Maidaan

08:06 IST

Kejriwal has invited around 50 people from different walks of life who are 'Delhi ke Nirmata' and helped in the development of the national capital during the last five years to share the stage with him.

08:06 IST

All the six ministers in the previous Kejriwal-led government - Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam - will also take oath on Sunday.

08:05 IST

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third successive time at Ramlila Maidan at 10 am.