Nayab Singh Saini Takes Oath as Haryana CM

Current Context : Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time.

• The oath of office was given to Saini by Haryana’s Governor, Bandaru Dattatreya.
• His appointment follows the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s significant victory in the October 5 Assembly elections, where the party won 48 out of 90 seats, securing a third consecutive government in the state.

ABOUT HARYANA

• Geography: Located in northern India.
• Haryana shares borders with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the national capital, Delhi.

Economy:

• Agriculture: Major producer of wheat, rice, and sugarcane, contributing significantly to India’s food security.
• Industry: Hosts a robust industrial base, including automobile manufacturing (especially in Gurugram) and information technology.
• Historical Significance: Known for the historic site of Kurukshetra, the battlefield of the Mahabharata, attracting tourists and pilgrims.

Cultural Diversity: Haryana is home to a mix of communities and languages, predominantly Hindi and Haryanvi.