Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nayab Singh Saini has been sworn in as the chief minister of Haryana on Thursday. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other prominent leaders.

Saini stakes claim to form government

On Wednesday, Saini, 54, met with Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to formally stake his claim to form the next government after being unanimously chosen as the leader of the BJP legislative party during a meeting at the party’s Panchkula office.

Haryana CM oath ceremony: Tight security arrangements in place

To ensure smooth proceedings, extensive security measures have been put in place for the event, which will take place in Panchkula. The event is expected to draw a crowd of approximately 50,000 people, with 14 large LED screens installed at the venue to facilitate public viewing.

In addition to Modi and Shah, several union ministers, including Rajnath Singh and BJP President JP Nadda, along with chief ministers from various states and senior BJP leaders, attended the ceremony.

Haryana Governor Dattatreya oversaw the administration of the oath of office and secrecy.

According to Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli, prominent leaders from various political parties, “progressive farmers,” “Lakhpati Didis,” and representatives from social organisations have been invited to the event. He also noted that the swearing-in coincides with Valmiki Jayanti on October 17.