Fri Oct 18 03:11:03 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Welcomes New Cabinet: Saini Sworn In As Chief Minister, Diverse Representation Key

**Panchkula, Haryana:** In a grand ceremony held on Thursday, Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time. The ceremony, held at the Dussehra Ground in Panchkula, saw the swearing-in of Saini and his new cabinet, emphasizing representation from various castes and communities.

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Saini and his team, including prominent figures like BJP veteran Anil Vij and Krishan Panwar, both seven-time MLAs.

The new cabinet boasts a diverse representation. Shruti Choudhry, granddaughter of former CM Bansi Lal, was inducted as Minister of State, representing the Jat community. Arti Rao, daughter of Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, was also sworn in as Minister of State, representing the Ahirwal-Yadav community.

Other notable figures include Rao Narbir Singh (Ahirwal-Yadav) and Shyam Singh Rana (Rajput), both sworn in as Ministers of State. The cabinet also includes several other prominent BJP leaders, ensuring a blend of experience and fresh faces.

The ceremony was attended by high-profile dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Rajnath Singh. Several Chief Ministers, including Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh) and Nitish Kumar (Bihar) also graced the occasion.

The BJP secured an absolute majority in the recent Assembly elections, winning 48 seats. Saini, who won from the Ladwa assembly seat with a comfortable margin, replaces M L Khattar as the Chief Minister, taking over due to strong anti-incumbency against the latter.

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