Nayab Singh Saini, the proverbial dark horse who became star of the BJP’s victory in the Haryana assembly elections, was sworn in as chief minister of the state on Thursday in a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a galaxy of NDA leaders.

Days after BJP's historic victory in the Haryana Assembly elections, Nayab Saini on Thursday (17 October) took oath as the Chief Minister of Haryana. Saini was administered the oath of office by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya.

Chandigarh: After the historic victory in the state of Haryana, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed its government in Haryana for the third consecutive time. Former CM and BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini took the oath as the Chief Minister on Thursday. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath.

Besides PM Modi and Amit Shah, several Union ministers including Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda, chief ministers of many states will attend the oath-taking event amid tight security.

Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Haryana Chief Minister, marking BJP's third consecutive term with key leaders in attendance.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Nayab Singh Saini will take oath as Haryana Chief Minister for the second time today. The swearing in ceremony wil be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other top BJP leaders.

Nayab Singh Saini will take oath as the Chief Minister of Haryana on Thursday, after the BJP secured a third consecutive term in the state assembly. The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by top BJP leaders,

The BJP is set to form its third successive government in Haryana after it won 48 seats in the 90-member assembly as per the results announced last week.

Saini heads to meet governor Bandaru Dattatreya to formally stake claim to form BJP govt after party’s hat-trick win in state.