In a significant political development, Nayab Singh Saini, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Haryana, secured victory in a confidence motion held in the state’s legislative assembly. Saini assumed office on Tuesday following the unexpected resignation of former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his cabinet ministers. The swift transition saw Saini take the reins of leadership, asserting his majority in the assembly.
Saini, who also serves as the Haryana BJP chief, asserted confidence in his majority, stating, “We provided a letter of support from 48 MLAs to the governor.” With the BJP holding 41 seats in the 90-member state assembly, along with backing from six independent members and the solitary Haryana Lokhit Party MLA Gopal Kanda, Saini’s claim to majority support appeared solid. The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), a key ally of the BJP, contributed 10 MLAs to the coalition.
Amid simmering disagreements over seat allocation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the BJP’s alliance with the JJP appeared strained. Saini disclosed that the cabinet, in its meeting, passed a resolution expressing gratitude for the achievements of the outgoing Khattar administration.
Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief J P Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for entrusting him with the new responsibility, Saini pledged to serve the people of Haryana diligently. He acknowledged the challenges that accompany leadership but affirmed his readiness to confront them. Additionally, Saini announced the induction of five MLAs, comprising four from the BJP and one independent, into the ministerial ranks. Notably, Anil Vij, a prominent BJP leader and veteran MLA from Ambala Cantt, did not secure a position in the new cabinet.
The political landscape in Haryana undergoes a notable shift with Nayab Singh Saini at the helm. As he assumes office, expectations run high for his administration to address the needs and aspirations of the people, navigating challenges and delivering on promises made during the election campaign.
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