Haryana news & politics
The latest news from Haryana, where Nayab Singh Saini (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, infrastructure.
Hooda accuses BJP of rising crime and 2 lakh vacant posts in Haryana
On October 17, 2026, Nayab Singh Saini announced the Haryana government's resolve to build a prosperous state during its third term. He alleged Congress rule caused corruption and regional discrimination. Conversely, Bhupendra Singh Hooda accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of rising crime, debt, and 2 lakh vacant posts, claiming the government backtracked on providing 2,100 Rupees to women.
Software engineer allegedly strangles wife before hanging himself in Gurugram apartment
On October 15 at 10:30 am, police received reports of two bodies in Flat 103, Tower 7 of M3M Marina in Gurugram's Sector 68. A forensic team found that 30-year-old Mohammad Aslam, a software engineer from Bengaluru, allegedly strangled his wife, 28-year-old Farhana, before hanging himself. Aslam emailed his company officials to notify his father and landlord before the deaths occurred.
CPCB deploys flying squads across 34 districts to prevent paddy stubble burning
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) deployed flying squads across 34 districts in Punjab and Haryana from October 1 to November 30. Directed by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas (CAQM), teams will coordinate with farmers and the Parali Protection Force to prevent paddy stubble burning and report daily to the CAQM Cell.
RTI activists submit 17-point memorandum to Governor seeking State Information Commission reforms
On October 12, RTI activists submitted a 17-point memorandum to Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh seeking reforms for the State Information Commission. P.P. Kapoor of Jan Abhiyan Manch alleged the government undermined the RTI Act, 2005, while Harendra Dhingra claimed documents were withheld using Section 8(1)(j). T.V.S.N. Prasad stated the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 overrides the RTI Act.
Haryana Professional Forum and Jind Social Forum launch Panchgama Vikas Model in 300 villages
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Haryana Professional Forum and Jind Social Forum launched the “Panchgama Vikas Model” in 300 villages of Haryana’s Jind district. Conceived by Sagar Preet Hooda, the initiative organizes 60 clusters to provide career guidance, skill training, and address drug abuse. Vaishali Sharma attended the launch at Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University to support this voluntary community effort.
Haryana Cabinet exempts ex-Agniveers from Group-C recruitment exams for specific roles
On October 10, 2026, the Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approved amendments to the state’s Agniveer policy. Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from Group-C recruitment examinations and Physical Screening Tests for specific roles in the Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The cabinet also approved continuing sixth State Finance Commission recommendations until 2026-27.
Dhruv Rathee released by Gurugram Crime Branch after detention from Sector 56 residence
Dhruv Rathee was released by the Crime Branch, Gurugram at 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after being detained from his Sector 56 residence on October 10. Police detained over 7,000 protesters and leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das faced preventive arrest.
Delhi Police detain Dhruv Rathee from Gurugram home to stop Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi Police detained YouTube activist Dhruv Rathee from his house in Gurugram's Sector 56 yesterday to prevent him from joining the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. The protest sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged SIR irregularities. Rathee claimed he was kidnapped. Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were also detained before release.
Haryana CM Saini says BJP alliance is with Punjab people, slams AAP's "misleading" claims
On August 10, 2026, Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Chief Minister, stated the BJP alliance is with the people of Punjab. He responded to speculation regarding a potential alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for the 2027 election following a meeting between Narendra Modi and Sukhbir Singh Badal in New Delhi. Saini accused Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of misleading voters.
Toll collection resumes at Nattika plaza on NH 66 after police remove protesters
Toll collection resumed at the Nattika toll plaza on NH 66 on October 10, 2026, after the State government gave approval. Despite protests by the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the Welfare Party, police removed activists to facilitate collection by Skylark Group. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) claims 90% of the 62-km stretch is finished.
Dhruv Rathee detained in Gurugram flat before planned protest against Gyanesh Kumar
Dhruv Rathee was detained on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in a joint operation by Delhi and Gurugram police at a residential flat in Central Park Vihar, Sector 56, Gurugram. Police entered at 7.48 a.m. after his mother opened the door. He was taken to an undisclosed location before a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police detain YouTuber Dhruv Rathee from Gurugram residence before Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi Police detained YouTuber Dhruv Rathee from his Gurugram residence in Sector 56 on Saturday morning before a Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Rathee, who has 33 million YouTube subscribers, arrived from Germany this week. The CJP demanded his release as the Centre deployed over 20,000 personnel and detained over 400 people ahead of a protest against Gyanesh Kumar.