Nayab Singh Saini Sworn In as Haryana CM

Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders. As the second OBC chief minister of the state, Saini's leadership marks a strategic BJP move to consolidate backward classes, evident by the diverse composition of his 14-member cabinet, which includes representatives from various communities. The appointment on Valmiki Jayanti reflects the BJP's effort to strengthen its support among Scheduled Castes, with Saini previously serving in Manohar Lal Khattar's cabinet. The BJP secured a third consecutive term in Haryana, winning 48 out of 90 assembly seats amid challenges such as anti-incumbency, farmer distress, and unemployment. The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to halt Saini's swearing-in, emphasizing the lack of grounds for such a petition.