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Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Haryana CM for second time in presence of PM Modi and key NDA allies

Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the chief minister of Haryana at a ceremony in Panchkula on Thursday that was attended by entire top brass of BJP including Prime Minister Modi and CMs of party-ruled states. The BJP's choice of day for the swearing-in ceremony is significant as it is Valmiki Jayanti. Sage-poet Valmiki is the author of the Hindu epic Ramayana and a revered figure, especially among Dalits. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Saini, who has become the chief minister for the second time. Saini, an OBC face of the party, had replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as the chief minister of Haryana in March. He won the Ladwa assembly seat in Kurukshetra district by a margin of 16,054 votes.

first published: Oct 17, 2024 05:14 pm