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Haryana Executive Overview

Governor's Appointment and Residence:

• Executive Proceedings: All executive proceedings occur in the Governor's name.
• Appointments: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, Advocate General, and members of the State Public Service Commission.
• University Chancellor: The Governor serves as the Chancellor of state universities, appointing Vice-Chancellors and overseeing their functioning.
• Legislative Address: The Governor addresses the State Legislative Assembly at the commencement of each term and the beginning of each year's first session.
• Legislative Approval: A bill passed by the State Legislature becomes law only upon the Governor's assent. During non-session periods, the Governor can issue ordinances (Article 213).
• Clemency Powers: The Governor has the authority to pardon, limit, or postpone court-imposed punishments.

President's Rule in Haryana:

• First President's Rule (2nd Nov 1967 - 22nd May 1968): President - Zakir Hussain, PM - Indira Gandhi, Governor - VN Chakravarthy.
• Second President's Rule (30th Apr 1977 - 21st Jun 1977): President - BD. Jatti, PM - Morarji Desai, Governor - Jaisukh Lal Hathi.
• Third President's Rule (6th Apr 1991 - 23rd Jul 1991): President - R Venkataraman, PM - PV Narsimha Rao, Governor - Dhanik Lal Mandal.

Chief Minister:

• Article 163 of the Indian Constitution provides for a Council of Ministers led by the Chief Minister to support the State Executive in the State.
• The Chief Minister is the Head of Government at the state level, where the Governor is the constitutional head, but the actual executive authority lies with the Chief Minister.
• The term of a Chief Minister is five years, with the possibility of re-election.
• The appointment of the Chief Minister is made by the Governor of the state.
• The first Chief Minister of Haryana was Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma.

Notable Chief Ministers of Haryana:

• Born on 25th September, 1915, in Teja Khera (Chautala village) of Sirsa district.
• Known as Tau, King-maker, Jan-nayak, Sher-e-Haryana, etc.
• Active farmer leader and played a crucial role in the formation of Haryana state.
• Served as Deputy Prime Minister from 1989-1991.
• Launched Nyaya Yudh (Battle for Justice) in 1975 and initiated the old age pension in the state.
• Died on 6th April, 2001.

Banarasi Das Gupta:

• Born on 5th November, 1917, in Bhiwani district.
• Renowned freedom fighter.
• Served as Speaker, Deputy Chief Minister, and Chief Minister of Haryana.
• Actively participated in the Bhoodan movement.
• Fought against dowry system, untouchability, and child marriage.
• Died on 29th August, 2007.

Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma:

• Born on 26th January, 1918, in Beri town of Jhajjar district.
• Popularly known as Pandit Ji.
• Served as the Governor of Odisha (1977) and Madhya Pradesh (1980-84).
• The University of Health and Sciences, Rohtak, and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences were named after him.
• Died on 22nd February, 1993.

Rao Birendra Singh:

• Born on 20th February, 1921, in Nangal Pathani village of Rewari district.
• The first elected and non-Congress Chief Minister of Haryana.
• Formed Vishal Haryana Party in 1967, the first regional party of Haryana.
• Efforts led to the separation of Rewari as a separate district in 1989.
• Died on 30th September, 2009.

Hukum Singh:

• Born in 1925 in Charkhi-Dadri, Bhiwani district.
• Served as the 8th Chief Minister of Haryana.
• Died on 26th February, 2015.

Chaudhary Bansi Lal:

• Born on 26th August, 1927, in Golagarh village of Bhiwani district.
• Architect of Modern Haryana, the Iron Man of Haryana.
• Served as the Defence Minister and Railway Minister.
• Set up Haryana Vikas Party in 1996.
• Haryana became 100% electrified during his tenure in 1970.
• Died on 28th March, 2006.

Bhajan Lal:

• Born on 6th October, 1930, in Koranwali village, Bahawalpur district.
• Two times Chief Minister of Haryana.
• Formed Haryana Janhit Congress in 2007, later merged with Indian National Congress.
• Longest-serving Chief Minister for 12 years (non-continuous).
• Died on 3rd June, 2011.

Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala:

• Born on 1st January, 1935, in Sirsa district.
• Leader of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Political party.
• Sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana five times.
• Served the shortest tenure (5 days) as the Chief Minister.

Bhupender Singh Hooda:

• Born on 15th September, 1947, in Sanghi village of Rohtak district.
• Leader of the Indian National Congress.
• Served as the 9th Chief Minister of Haryana for the longest tenure (5th March, 2005, to 10th October, 2014).
• Oversaw the establishment of several universities and formulated key policies during his tenure.

Manohar Lal Khattar:

• Born on 5th May, 1954, in Nindana village of Rohtak district.
• Member of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangha and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• 10th Chief Minister of Haryana.
• Announced the establishment of an all-woman police station in each district.
• Implemented the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Yojana scheme.
• First unmarried Chief Minister of Haryana.
• Known as the 4th Lal of Haryana.