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Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana CM for 2nd time

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Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana CM for 2nd time

Haryana CM-designate Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at Valmiki Temple in Panchkula ahead of his oath-taking ceremony.

Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in on Thursday as Haryana’s chief minister in a grand ceremony in Panchkula, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, and other key BJP leaders. Saini, a prominent OBC leader, assumed the role for the second time, having replaced Manohar Lal Khattar earlier this year.

The event coincided with Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, and Saini, prior to the swearing-in, offered prayers at Valmiki Temple in Panchkula.

Around 50,000 people witnessed the ceremony, with massive security arrangements and 14 LED screens set up for the public. Opposition leaders, farmers, ‘Lakhpati Didis’, and representatives from various social organisations were also invited.

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This swearing-in will be followed by a meeting of chief ministers and deputy CMs from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to discuss national development issues and the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. The conclave marks a critical gathering of the ruling coalition as it strategises for the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections.

All you need to know about the swearing-in ceremony and NDA CMs meeting:

  1. Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the chief minister of Haryana for the second time in a high-profile ceremony in Panchkula. Saini’s return as Haryana CM comes after his successful leadership in the recent state elections, following his earlier appointment in March this year, replacing Manohar Lal Khattar.
  2. Anil Vij, a Punjabi-Khatri MLA from Ambala Cantt, and Krishan Lal Panwar, a Scheduled Caste MLA from Israna in Panipat district, were among the BJP MLAs who took oath as council of ministers in the Haryana government.
  3. Other MLAs inducted into Saini’s cabinet include Rao Narbir Singh, an Ahir and backward class (B category) MLA from Badshahpur in Gurugram district, Mahipal Dhanda, a Jat MLA from Panipat (rural), and Vipul Goel, a Vaish community MLA from Faridabad.
  4. As per Article 164 (1A) of the Constitution, there can be a maximum of 13 ministers, including the chief minister, in the Haryana council of ministers.
  5. On the day of his swearing-in, Saini offered prayers at the Valmiki Temple in Panchkula in honour of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. This gesture holds symbolic importance after the opposition built up an anti-reservation narrative against the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections. “It is a matter of good fortune for me that today is the birth anniversary of Lord Valmiki. He worked to end the evils prevalent in the society and gave a message to the society. Today it is my good fortune that I have got the opportunity to worship at the feet of Lord Valmiki. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on his birth anniversary,” Saini said.
  6. The routes around Shalimar Ground in Sector 5, Panchkula, will remain closed to the public till 3 pm. These include Bella Vista/Shaheed Major Sandeep Sankhla Chowk (left side), Hafed Chowk, Sector 4-5 light point, Tawa Chowk/Shaheed Udham Singh Chowk, Sector 9-10 light point, Sector 8-9 light point, and Shakti Bhawan Chowk/Geeta Chowk.
  7. Immediately following the oath ceremony, a high-level meeting of chief ministers and deputy CMs from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will take place in Chandigarh. The meeting will be attended by 13 chief ministers and 16 deputy CMs from BJP and its alliance partners. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will lead key discussions.
  8. The NDA CMs conclave will deliberate on development issues such as the ongoing observance of the ‘Samvidhan Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and reflect on the “Year of 50th anniversary of the attempt to murder democracy” – a reference to the Emergency. These discussions are expected to shape the party’s narrative and policy directions ahead of upcoming elections.
  9. The NDA meeting is seen as a platform to consolidate strategies and project a united front against opposition alliances, with a focus on states where elections will be held next month.
  10. The Chandigarh administration declared the city a “no-flying zone” for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from October 16 to October 18. The ban will not apply to law enforcement agencies, including police, paramilitary forces, the air force, SPG personnel or any individuals authorised by the competent government authority.
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Chess World Championship: I’m preparing for Ding at his best, says Gukesh

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Chess World Championship: I’m preparing for Ding at his best, says Gukesh

The 18-year-old Indian GM believes his age offers him the advantage of energy and the ability to focus for extended periods

Bengaluru: It’s perhaps not the most natural thing for an 18-year-old first-time World Championship challenger going up against the defending world champion to be seen as an outright favourite. Form favours Indian teen D Gukesh over a world champion who hasn’t quite been himself for a while now. Grandmasters around the world have weighed in and the feeling is shared – a Gukesh win is expected in the November match. In a recent interview, Ding Liren spoke of liking the feeling of being the underdog – “I’ll surprise them then.”

How does the Indian look at the expectation he carries going into the match in such a scenario? “I’m glad people are saying this and I’m happy with my form but I don’t think it adds any extra pressure. Of course, the pressure of playing the World Championship is there, but there’s no additional pressure, I think I can handle it well.” Gukesh said in a media interaction.

“I don’t believe in predictions and favourites and don’t really buy into the things that people say about the match. I just think that whoever it’s able to show up every day and is at his best, will win. For me it’s just a match against a very strong player. I’m preparing for Ding at his best. My job is to go there and play good chess. It doesn’t really matter what kind of form he is in. My job is pretty clear.”

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What about the preparation that such a match entails? Discontent over the format aside, five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen also came to loathe what goes into getting ready to play a World Championship that had him eventually walk away from it.

“I’m enjoying the process,” said Gukesh, “It’s different for each of us. Magnus has been doing this for so many years (unlike him). So, it’s easier for me to enjoy this than him. It’s a new experience. I think preparation will be quite important, but there will also be other parts in the match that decide the results.”

He believes his age offers him the advantage of energy and the ability to focus for extended periods. “Everything is new for me so it’s easier to enjoy, than say someone like Fabi (Caruana) who has gone through this World Championship cycle so many times. So yeah, I don’t have that kind of baggage. The disadvantage is that I’m not as experienced and don’t have as much knowledge as them. But, till now it (age) has been positive.”

Like pretty much any strong chess player, Gukesh has studied almost all the World Championship matches but his first experience of the match came in 2013, when Viswanathan and Magnus Carslen played each other in Chennai.

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“At that time, I was just starting out in chess, and it was inspiring to see such a huge match happening so close to home. I have followed all the World Championships after that closely. In 2021, I went to Dubai to watch Magnus versus Nepo and I also was following the games. It’s a very special event and I’m glad to be part of this amazing history.”

Gukesh spoke about being inspired by reading about Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s dedication and discipline through setbacks in his autobiography A Shot at History. “I remember one thing I really liked was Abhinav doing the right things even in difficult situations. It was amazing to see how he continued to work hard and how motivated he was after a heartbreak (2004 Olympics) and went on to win gold in the Olympics four years later.”

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