Haryana: New BJP govt to be sworn in on Oct 17 in Panchkula, PM Modi to attend

The BJP had indicated during the assembly election that Nayab Singh Saini, who replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister of Haryana in March, will be its choice for the top post if the party won.
BJP's alleged pick for the CM post,  Nayab Singh Saini.
BJP's alleged pick for the CM post, Nayab Singh Saini.
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CHANDIGARH: The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government in Haryana will be held on October 17 in Panchkula, the party said in a statement on Saturday.

It said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders and chief ministers of some other states will attend the event.

The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Dusshera ground at 10 am in Panchkula Sector 5.

The BJP had indicated during the assembly election that Nayab Singh Saini, who replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister of Haryana in March, will be its choice for the top post if the party won.

The BJP ended up with its best-ever haul of 48 seats, 11 more than the Congress.

The JJP and AAP were decimated and the INLD managed to win just two seats.

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