Nayab Singh Saini oath live updates: Haryana CM swearing-in ceremony today; NDA's mega show of strength
Nayab Singh Saini oath live updates: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nayab Singh Saini will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Haryana for the second time on Thursday, October 17. The swearing in ceremony in Panchkula will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and several chief ministers from BJP ruled states. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya will administer the oath of office and secrecy....Read More
Massive security arrangements have been made in Panchkula for the swearing-in ceremony as more than 50,000 people are expected to attend the event. Traffic advisory has also been issued around the venue.
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Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party. His name was proposed by MLA Krishan Kumar Bedi and seconded by senior leader Anil Vij, who had also expressed his aspiration to be the chief minister of the state.
Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav attended the meeting as central observers of the BJP. Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Rao Inderjit Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan and BJP leaders Biplab Deb and Mohan Lal Badoli were also present.
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The caretaker chief minister Saini was declared the CM face of the party before the assembly elections in the state. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Saini won the Ladwa assembly constituency by defeating Mewa Singh of the Congress by a margin of over 16,000 votes.
The ruling BJP secured a surprise hat-trick victory defying exit poll result that predicted the return of the opposition Congress to power. Despite lagging in early trends, the party staged a remarkable turnaround to win 48 seats in the 90-member state assembly. Three Independent MLAs, including Savitri Jindal from Hisar, have extended their support to the BJP.
Haryana oath taking live updates: Pawan Kalyan arrives to attend swearing-in ceremony
Haryana oath taking live updates: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan arrived in Chandigarh to participate in Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony as Haryana chief minister.
"Best wishes to the new government. This is a remarkable, unprecedented achievement. It shows the ability of leadership," said Kalyan.
Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena party is a key ally of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh and played a key role in dislodging the erstwhile YSRCP government headed by former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Haryana oath taking live updates: Chandrababu Naidu to attend swearing-in ceremony
Haryana oath taking live updates: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will attend Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony as the Haryana chief minister.
According to the AP Chief Minister’s official schedule, Naidu is expected to arrive in Chandigarh by 11:15 am and attend the swearing-in ceremony between 12:30 pm and 2 pm at Panchkula. Later, the CM is also scheduled to attend a meeting of NDA chief ministers and conclude his one-day tour of Haryana. Naidu is expected to return to Andhra Pradesh around 10:30 pm.
Haryana oath taking live updates: Saini greets people on Valmiki Jayanti
Haryana oath taking live updates: Haryana Chief Minister-elect Nayab Singh Saini greeted the people of Haryana on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and promised to accelerate the development of Haryana at a rapid pace.
"Today is the Jayanti of Valmiki ji Maharaj, I extend my best wishes to the people of the country and the state. I would like to thank the people of Haryana from the bottom of my heart for putting their heart on the work done during the last 10 years of the tenure of BJP under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The people of Haryana have expressed faith in PM Modi and the double-engine government. In the coming times, our government will work strongly with PM Modi to take Haryana forward rapidly," Saini said after paying his respects to Maharishi Valmiki.
Haryana oath taking live updates: Goa CM Pramod Sawant arrives to attend swearing-in ceremony
Haryana oath taking live updates: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Swant arrived at Chandigarh airport to attend Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony as the chief minister of Haryana.
“A big congratulations to the people (of Haryana). Under the leadership of honourable PM Modi, the double-engine government has come for the third time. Therefore, many congratulations to Saini ji and all the party workers,” Sawant said while speaking to reporters at the airport.
Haryana oath taking live updates: Jind MLA says youth from his constituency will receive job letters
Haryana oath taking live updates: BJP MLA form Jind constituency Krishan Lal Middha said about 24,000 youth from his constituency will receive job letters from Chief Minister elect Nayab Singh Saini.
"It is a matter of great pride for Haryana that whatever the Bharatiya Janata Party said, Nayab Singh Saini said that he will take oath only after giving joining letters to 24,000 youth and today they will get the joining letters. For about 20-25 years Jind has not received any such gift, I hope that this time Jind will certainly receive some gift," he said while speaking to ANI.
Haryana oath taking live updates: Nayab Singh Saini pays respects to Maharishi Valmiki on his Jayanti
Haryana oath taking live updates: Chief Minister elect Nayab Singh Saini paid respects to Maharishi Valmiki on the occasion of his Jayanti.
Speaking to reporters, Saini said, "CMs, Deputy CMs and senior leaders of NDA will participate in the swearing-in ceremony today. After that, there will be a meeting of NDA leaders".
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Haryana oath taking live updates: NDA's mega show of strength in Chandigarh today
Haryana oath taking live updates: The meeting of leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Chandigarh today will serve as a mega show of strength.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a national conclave of all chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of the ruling NDA.
According to the release, the proceedings of this CM Conclave will start after the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.
A total of 13 CMs and 16 Deputy CMs belong to the BJP whereas Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Nagaland and Meghalaya ruled by NDA partners of the BJP will be present at the meeting.
It will also discuss subjects like the observance of “Samividhan Ka Amrut Mahotsav” and the year of the 50th anniversary of an attempt to “murder” democracy.
Haryana oath taking live updates: PM Modi to address NDA party meeting
Haryana oath taking live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Chandigarh, coinciding with the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana's upcoming Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Prominent leaders expected at the meeting include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Maharastra CM Ek Nath Sindhe, Dy CM Ajit Pawar, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma, Nagaland CM Niphu Rio & Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, along with presidents and key leaders from all 31 NDA constituent parties.
This meeting marks the first gathering of the NDA after their government formation for a third term. Discussions will likely cover pressing political and social issues.
