Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term on Thursday. The oath-taking ceremony took place in Panchkula and was attended by prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Saini, who is leading a cabinet that includes senior BJP figures such as Anil Vij, Vipul Goyal, Mahipal Dhandha, and Krishan Lal Panwar. Under the state’s provisions, Haryana can have a maximum of 14 ministers, including the Chief Minister.
Security Measures during Swearing-In Ceremony
Extensive security arrangements were established for the swearing-in ceremony of Nayab Singh Saini, drawing approximately 50,000 attendees to the Dussehra Ground in Sector 5. In light of the large crowd, a traffic advisory was issued to regulate movement around the venue. These measures highlight the significance of the event in Haryana’s political landscape.
Senior Leaders Gather for Nayab Singh Saini’s Swearing-In Ceremony
A host of senior political figures attended Nayab Singh Saini’s swearing-in ceremony, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat. Other notable attendees included Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, and Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also graced the event. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Manohar Lal Khattar were present, reflecting the significance of the occasion in the political landscape of Haryana.
Nayab Singh Saini Claims Mandate to Form Government in Haryana
Nayab Singh Saini, 54, formally staked his claim to form the next government in Haryana on Wednesday after being unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party. Representing the OBC community, Saini succeeded Manohar Lal Khattar as Chief Minister in March, marking a significant shift in the state’s leadership. His election reflects the party’s strategy to strengthen its outreach among various demographics in Haryana.
Hours before his swearing-in ceremony, Nayab Singh Saini visited Valmiki Bhawan, where he offered prayers at a gurdwara and the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula. Speaking to reporters, Saini expressed his commitment to advancing Haryana under the new BJP government, emphasizing that the administration would work at a rapid pace under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“I want to thank the people of Haryana for showing trust in the double-engine government and the policies of Prime Minister Modi for the third time. In the coming times, our government will work under the leadership of PM Modi to take Haryana forward at a rapid pace,” he said on the assembly poll results.
BJP Secures Historic Third Term in Haryana, Saini Continues as Chief Minister
In the assembly elections held on October 5, the BJP achieved a historic third term in Haryana, winning 48 out of 90 seats. The Congress party followed with 37 seats. Breaking from tradition, the BJP had announced that Nayab Singh Saini would continue as Chief Minister if the party retained power, a decision that reflects the leadership’s confidence in Saini’s ability to guide the state forward.
