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Politics of Haryana

Politics of the state in northern India

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The key political players in Haryana state in northern India are the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the Indian National Congress, the Indian National Lok Dal, The Sarvahit Party and smaller parties like the Haryana Janhit Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party partaking in various state and national level elections in Haryana.

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  1. Haryana Legislative Assembly

    has institution

    The Haryana Legislative Assembly is the unicameral lawmaking body of the state, consisting of 90 members elected for five-year terms. It convenes in Chandigarh, the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab.

  2. Chief Minister of Haryana

    led by

    The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and holds executive authority in Haryana. Since 2014, the position has been held by Manohar Lal Khattar of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

    dominant party

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a major national political party in India and the dominant party in Haryana's recent elections. It secured 40 seats in the 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election.

  4. Indian National Congress

    opposition party

    The Indian National Congress (INC) is a historic national party that has been a principal opposition in Haryana politics. In the 2019 state election, it won 31 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

  5. Haryana Lok Sabha constituencies

    has constituencies

    Haryana is divided into ten Lok Sabha constituencies that elect members to the lower house of India's Parliament. These constituencies have been contested by multiple parties, including the BJP and INC.

  6. 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election

    held election

    The 2019 election determined the composition of the 14th Haryana Legislative Assembly. The BJP emerged as the largest party with 40 seats, while the INC secured 31 seats.

  7. Jat reservation agitation

    triggered protest

    The Jat reservation agitation of 2016 was a large-scale protest demanding OBC status for the Jat community in Haryana. The movement led to the passage of the Haryana Backward Classes (Reservation) Act, 2018.

  8. Haryana Panchayati Raj

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    Haryana Panchayati Raj institutions govern rural local self-government through elected village, block, and district councils. The system was strengthened by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1992.

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What is Politics of Haryana?

The key political players in Haryana state in northern India are the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the Indian National Congress, the Indian National Lok Dal, The Sarvahit Party and smaller parties like the Haryana Janhit Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party partaking in various state and national level elections in Haryana.

What are the key concepts related to Politics of Haryana?

The main concepts connected to Politics of Haryana include Haryana Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister of Haryana, Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Haryana Lok Sabha constituencies, 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election, Jat reservation agitation, Haryana Panchayati Raj. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

Which exams cover Politics of Haryana?

Politics of Haryana is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of HPSC, HSSC.