On Thursday, Nayab Singh Saini, an OBC leader, was sworn in as Haryana's Chief Minister for the second time at a ceremony in Panchkula. The ceremony was attended by various National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ritual took place on Valmiki Jayanti, a special day for the Dalit community that honours the legendary poet-sage Valmiki, author of the Hindu epic Ramayana, reported PTI. 

According to the PTI, Saini, who succeeded Manohar Lal Khattar as Chief Minister earlier this year, has guided the BJP to its third consecutive term in the state. Despite doubts about his leadership, Saini led the party to victory in 48 of the 90 assembly seats. His triumph in the Karnal bypoll earlier this year strengthened his leadership position.