Respect, dream come true, surreal and excited, proud moment and a joy of tear —these were the things that one can feel from 50 Delhi's Niramata (makers) who have been invited to share the stage with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
Delhi Nirmatas were people coming from different professions such as Auto driver, bus conductor, doctor, teachers, students, sanitation worker and artist. These were among the 50 makers who were on the list of special and Very Important Persons (VIP) of Arvind Kejriwal’s swearing-in ceremony, all they have been honored with this name for their work and achievements done to make Government and cty proud.
"When I got the call, I was numb and felt like in a dream. A call from CM's office to sanitation worker like is a big thing. He is the only CM and an officer who treats everyone equally. No one is this city or in my office gives such respect and honor to my profession but Kejriwal ji has touched my heart and I am still excited and cannot believe, I am here as special guest," said Lazwanti, a sanitation worker.
During his thanksgiving speech Kejriwal also mentioned these Niramatas as the makers of Delhi and lakhs of such nirmatas make the Delhi, not politicians.
Shabina Naaz, who is night shelter care taker, working at Kahsmere Gate and Chandini Chowk for the last five years, said "When the first time I got a call I could not believe that it is really happening".
"I m still in excitement and it is a proud moment for my family and my parents. Me and my parents here are special guests, my father is so proud of me. I also want to thank the CM sir for running the Jai Bheem Mukhyamantri Yojana through which am pursuing my dream. It is great to be here as a face of all those students hailing from socially and economically weaker sections of society here at the event.
"My life has been changed due to Delhi government. I earned a lot of respect and strength to work for the safety of woman and children in Delhi. It is an honour for me to represent bus marshals", said Arun Kumar, a bus marshall who saved a six year old girl from a kidnapper.
While, Nirmata Gajraj Singh works as a Bus Conductor in Delhi transport Corporation (DTC) says, "When I got the invitation I thought it is a prank call because why will I be invited. But now I am very happy for the invitation and I will definitely come with my family. Kejriwal ji is a person of words and work which we all are proud of."