Nayab Saini Retains Key Portfolios as Haryana Govt Allocates Cabinet Ministries
The Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has announced the allocation of cabinet portfolios, with Saini retaining key ministries such as home and finance. The announcement, made on Sunday, comes after the BJP’s resounding victory in the October 5 assembly elections, where the party secured 48 of the 90 seats, ensuring a third consecutive term in power.
Saini, who was sworn in for his second term as chief minister in a grand ceremony in Panchkula last Thursday, will oversee 12 crucial portfolios. Apart from home and finance, Saini is responsible for planning, excise and taxation, town and country planning, urban estates, public relations, language and culture, criminal investigation, law and legislative affairs, and housing for all.
Key Cabinet Assignments
Among the notable appointments, Anil Vij, the Punjabi-Khatri MLA from Ambala Cantt, has been assigned the energy, transport, and labour departments. Vij previously held the home portfolio during the tenure of former CM Manohar Lal Khattar.
First-time MLA Arti Singh Rao, from Ateli in Mahendergarh district, has been entrusted with the health portfolio, while Rao Narbir Singh, another Ahir and backward class MLA from Badshahpur in Gurugram, will manage industries, commerce, environment, and forests.
Other significant appointments include Shruti Choudhry, a Jat MLA from Tosham in Bhiwani district, who will head the women and child development department. Vipul Goel takes charge of revenue, disaster management, and civil aviation, while Shyam Singh Rana will lead the agriculture and farmers welfare department.
Additional appointments include:
- Mahipal Dhanda: School education department
- Rajesh Nagar: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs
- Gaurav Gautam: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sports
The allocation of portfolios was done on the advice of CM Saini and approved by the Governor of Haryana, setting the stage for the new government’s legislative agenda.
