Panchkula: In a grand ceremony held on Thursday, BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the chief minister of Haryana for the second time, with notable figures like Anil Vij and Shruti Choudhry joining him as ministers. The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), marked a significant moment for the state’s political landscape.
Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Saini, a prominent leader representing the Other Backward Classes (OBC) within the BJP. His reappointment follows a historic win for the party in the recent October 5 assembly elections, where the BJP secured 48 out of 90 seats, ensuring a third consecutive term in power. The Congress party trailed with 37 seats.
The swearing-in ceremony saw the presence of several senior BJP leaders, including BJP President J.P. Nadda, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, and Rajiv Ranjan Singh. Chief ministers from other BJP-ruled states were also in attendance, highlighting the importance of the event, which was followed by a conclave focused on state governance.
Saini’s leadership has been crucial in steering the party through a challenging political landscape, especially given the anti-incumbency pressures related to issues like farmer distress, unemployment, and inflation. His unanimous election as the leader of the BJP legislature party on Wednesday solidified his leadership role within the party.
Alongside Saini, a total of 14 ministers were sworn in as part of his cabinet, reflecting the diversity of representation from various communities in Haryana. Here’s a full list of the ministers inducted into Nayab Saini’s cabinet:
- Anil Vij: Punjabi-Khatri MLA from Ambala Cantt
- Krishan Lal Panwar: Scheduled Caste MLA from Israna in Panipat district
- Rao Narbir Singh: Ahir and backward class (B category) MLA from Badshahpur in Gurugram district
- Mahipal Dhanda: Jat MLA from Panipat (Rural)
- Vipul Goel: Vaish community MLA from Faridabad
- Arvind Kumar Sharma: Brahmin MLA from Gohana in Sonepat
- Ranbir Gangwa: Backward class (A category) MLA from Barwala in Hisar district
- Krishan Bedi: Scheduled caste (Balmiki) MLA from Narwana in Jind
- Shyam Singh Rana: BJP MLA from Radaur
- Arti Singh Rao: First-time Ahir and backward class (B category) MLA from Ateli in Mahendergarh district
- Shruti Choudhry: Jat MLA from Tosham in Bhiwani district
- Rajesh Nagar: Gujjar and backward class (B category) MLA from Tigaon in Faridabad district
- Gaurav Gautam: BJP MLA from Palwal
As Haryana embarks on this new chapter under Saini’s leadership, the focus will likely remain on addressing the pressing issues faced by the state and ensuring effective governance.
