Nayab Singh Saini took oath as Haryana Chief Minister for the second time on Thursday, administered by Governor Bandaru Dattatreya.

Election Background

Saini was unanimously elected by the BJP Legislative Party after the party won 48 of 90 seats in the recent assembly elections, securing power for the third consecutive term in Haryana.

Notable Attendees

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, and several Chief Ministers, along with numerous BJP leaders from across India.

Political Transition

Saini replaces Manohar Lal Khattar as CM, marking a significant leadership change within the BJP in Haryana.

#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu reaches Dussehra Ground in Sector 5, Panchkula to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana CM-designate Nayab Singh Saini and new Haryana government pic.twitter.com/mfTj9tncXw

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