Who is Nayab Singh Saini, the new Chief Minister of Haryana?

Chandigarh: Following the resignation of Manohar Lal Khattar, Nayab Singh Saini, the president of BJP's Haryana unit, is set to become the next Chief Minister of the state. This development comes amidst political maneuvers, including the BJP's severance of ties with its ally, the Jananayak Janata Party of Dushyant Chautala, and efforts to form a government with the help of independent legislators, ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections at the end of this year.

Nayab Singh Saini's appointment follows the BJP's trend of changing incumbent Chief Ministers ahead of assembly elections. Similar instances occurred in Gujarat, where Vijay Rupani was replaced by Bhupendra Patel, and in Uttarakhand, where Tirath Singh Rawat succeeded Pushkar Dhami.

- NayabSaini, a Lok Sabha MP from Kurukshetra, is the OBC face of the BJP in Haryana. He was appointed as the president of Haryana BJP last October.

- Born and raised in Haryana, Naya Singh Saini has carved a niche for himself through years of dedicated service to the BJP.

- His political journey began in 1996 within the organizational framework of Haryana BJP. Over the years, holding crucial positions such as district secretary and district president, he showcased his organizational skills and rose through the party ranks.

### Political Career

Nayab Singh Saini's entry into electoral politics marked a significant chapter in his career path. In 2014, he won from the Narayangarh constituency in the state assembly elections. Subsequently, his appointment as a minister in the Haryana government in 2016 reaffirmed his growing influence within the party.

### Rise to Parliament

The pinnacle of Saini's political journey came in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections when he secured a resounding victory in the Kurukshetra parliamentary constituency, defeating his closest rival by a significant margin. This victory not only affirmed his electoral prowess but also established him as a prominent figure within the Haryana BJP. Besides his electoral successes, Naib Singh Saini's elevation to the position of president of Haryana BJP last year further strengthened his position in the party hierarchy. His appointment was symbolic of the party's strategic maneuvers, especially in the context of evolving alliances and caste dynamics in the state.