List of Chief Ministries of Haryana, Check Tenure and Party

Haryana is a northern Indian state formed on 1 November 1966, from the reorganization of Punjab. It covers an area of 44212 km², making it the 21st largest state in India. Haryana has 6 administrative divisions and a total of 22 districts, along with many cities and villages. Rich in history and tourism, Haryana has well-developed roads and is bordered by Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with the Yamuna River separating it from Uttar Pradesh. It surrounds Delhi on three sides, making it part of the important National Capital Region for planning and development.

Nayab Singh Saini Takes Oath as Haryana Chief Minister for Second Term

On October 17, 2024, Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for his second term, following a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state assembly elections. The oath-taking ceremony took place in Panchkula, with notable political figures in attendance, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP president JP Nadda.

Key Highlights of the Oath Ceremony

• Significance of the Date: The ceremony coincided with Valmiki Jayanti, honoring the revered sage-poet Valmiki, which underscores the BJP’s outreach to Dalit communities and its focus on inclusivity.
• Cabinet Members Sworn In: Several cabinet ministers were also sworn in, including Anil Vij, Shruti Choudhary, and Narbir Singh, marking a new chapter in Haryana’s governance.

Chief Ministers of Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini born on 25 January 1970, is an Indian politician who has been the Chief Minister of Haryana since 12 March 2024. He was previously the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana and served as the MP for Kurukshetra from 2019 to 2024. Before that he was a Minister of State in Haryana from 2015 to 2019 and a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from 2014 to 2019. He became Chief Minister after Manohar Lal Khattar’s resignation just weeks before the 2024 elections.

Life and Education

• Nayab Singh Saini was born in Mizapur Majra, Ambala, Haryana.
• He earned his BA and LLB degrees from B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University and Chaudhary Charan Singh University.
• He is a strong supporter of cow protection laws.
• In 2024, a migrant worker was lynched on suspicion of eating beef.
• Saini expressed sadness about the incident but highlighted Haryana’s strict cow protection rules and the local respect for cows.

First Chief Minister of Haryana

Bhagwat Dayal Sharma was the first Chief Minister of Haryana and is also known as Panditji. He was born on 26 January 1918 in Beri town, Jhajjar district, Haryana. He became the Chief Minister on 1 November 1966, the same day Haryana became a separate state after Punjab was divided. Also, he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1968 to 1974, representing the Jhajjar constituency. Under his leadership, Haryana began its development as an independent state. He focused on building essential infrastructure, education, and healthcare, which laid the groundwork for future progress. Singh’s dedication to unity and prosperity among the people was key to shaping the state’s early growth and established him as an important figure in its political history.

Longest serving Chief Minister of Haryana

Bhajan Lal was Haryana’s longest-serving chief minister. He served as Chief Minister twice, His first term, from May 1968 to March 1972, focused on improving infrastructure and agriculture.

Total – 11 years and 10 months (4317 days)

List of Chief Ministers of Haryana

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