``It is fairly satisfactory that within one week of our government, prices of commodities have come down. This I attribute to combination of some persuasion, cooperation from all concerned and taking of stern action wherever necessary,'' she said in her first interaction with the media after assuming office at a function organised by the Delhi journalists union.``I and my team is deeply committed to finding solution to people's problems who have reposed so much faith in us,'' she said, however, adding ``the price of dal (pulses) was a matter of concern.''

Asking citizens to bear this ``little time of `kathinayee' (hardship)'', the Chief Minister said ``here too unlike in the past, artificial hike will not be allowed.

Maintaining that theGovernment would continue to keep strict vigilance on prices, Dikshit said ``to further ease the price of onions, NAFED has been asked not to procure onions from the Delhi mandi (market) and rather procure from Nashik and Rajasthan''. ``Delhi Government has decided to help NAFED in transportation on this,'' she said.

Criticising the previous BJP Government for mishandling the situation leading to the price spiral, she said Delhi witnessed a price rise of 24 per cent when the national level inflation was only 16 per cent.

On controversies over import of onions by the BJP Government leaving financial implication of Rs 13 crore, Dikshit said ``all matters are being examined, we have no business to hound anyone and if necessary necessary inquiry could be ordered''.

On the vexed issue of law and order situation, she said it was a Central subject and her government would contribute its best in improving the situation.

She said in her recent meeting with Lt Governor Vijai Kapoor and top police officials,``it was highlighted that at times even security guards of private agencies are found partners in crime''.

Dikshit appealed to people to appreciate the importance of keeping police posted whenever they employ new domestic servants.