A source-led record of reorganisation, constitutional offices, ministries, elections, people, economy, heritage, ecology and public accountability.
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Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 · Government of Haryana history.
| Chief Minister / administration | Period | Party / status |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagwat Dayal Sharma | 1 Nov 1966–23 Mar 1967 | INC |
| Rao Birender Singh | 24 Mar–20 Nov 1967 | United Front / Vishal Haryana Party |
| President’s Rule | 21 Nov 1967–21 May 1968 | Article 356 |
| Bansi Lal | 21 May 1968–30 Nov 1975 | INC |
| Banarsi Das Gupta | 1 Dec 1975–30 Apr 1977 | INC |
| President’s Rule | 30 Apr–21 Jun 1977 | Article 356 |
| Devi Lal | 21 Jun 1977–28 Jun 1979 | Janata Party |
| Bhajan Lal | 28 Jun 1979–5 Jun 1986 | Janata Party, later INC |
| Bansi Lal | 5 Jun 1986–20 Jun 1987 | INC |
| Devi Lal | 20 Jun 1987–2 Dec 1989 | Lok Dal |
| Om Prakash Chautala | 2 Dec 1989–22 May 1990 | Janata Dal |
| Banarsi Das Gupta | 22 May–12 Jul 1990 | Janata Dal |
| Om Prakash Chautala | 12–17 Jul 1990 | Janata Dal |
| Hukam Singh | 17 Jul 1990–22 Mar 1991 | Janata Dal |
| Om Prakash Chautala | 22 Mar–6 Apr 1991 | Janata Party |
| President’s Rule | 6 Apr–23 Jul 1991 | Article 356 |
| Bhajan Lal | 23 Jul 1991–11 May 1996 | INC |
| Bansi Lal | 11 May 1996–24 Jul 1999 | Haryana Vikas Party |
| Om Prakash Chautala | 24 Jul 1999–5 Mar 2005 | INLD |
| Bhupinder Singh Hooda | 5 Mar 2005–26 Oct 2014 | INC; two ministries |
| Manohar Lal Khattar | 26 Oct 2014–12 Mar 2024 | BJP; second ministry with JJP until 2024 |
| Nayab Singh Saini | 12 Mar 2024–present | BJP; elected second ministry since 17 Oct 2024 |
Haryana Assembly Chief Minister · Assembly member archive · India Code.
Dharma Vira became the first Governor in 1966. Successors include B. N. Chakravartti, Ranjit Singh Narula, Jaisukh Lal Hathi, Harcharan Singh Brar, G. D. Tapase, Saiyid Muzaffar Husain Burney, Hari Anand Barari, Dhanik Lal Mandal, Mahabir Prasad, Babu Parmanand, Om Prakash Verma, A. R. Kidwai, Jagannath Pahadia, Kaptan Singh Solanki, Satyadeo Narain Arya and Bandaru Dattatreya. Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh is the incumbent in September 2026.
Nayab Singh Saini leads the ministry. Cabinet Ministers: Anil Vij, Krishan Lal Panwar, Rao Narbir Singh, Mahipal Dhanda, Vipul Goel, Arvind Kumar Sharma, Shyam Singh Rana, Ranbir Gangwa, Krishan Kumar, Shruti Choudhry and Arti Singh Rao. Ministers of State: Rajesh Nagar and Gaurav Gautam.
| Election | Mandate | Government context |
|---|---|---|
| 1967, 1968 | Fragmented then INC majority | Early defections popularised the phrase “Aaya Ram Gaya Ram.” |
| 1972 | INC majority | Bansi Lal government. |
| 1977 | Janata majority | Devi Lal government after the Emergency. |
| 1982 | Hung Assembly | INC formed government. |
| 1987 | Lok Dal landslide | Devi Lal returned. |
| 1991 | INC majority | Bhajan Lal government. |
| 1996 | HVP-BJP alliance | Bansi Lal government. |
| 2000 | INLD majority | Om Prakash Chautala government. |
| 2005, 2009 | INC governments | Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s two terms. |
| 2014 | BJP 47 of 90 | First BJP majority government. |
| 2019 | BJP 40; INC 31; JJP 10 | BJP-JJP coalition. |
| 2024 | BJP 48; INC 37; others 5 | BJP formed a third consecutive government. |
Haryana elects 90 MLAs and ten Lok Sabha members. INC, Janata/Lok Dal traditions, HVP, INLD, BJP and JJP mark successive eras; official ECI results control party, turnout and seat totals.
| Measure | Verified figure / frame | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,351,462 | Census 2011 |
| Literacy | 75.55% | Census 2011 |
| Area | 44,212 km² | Government geography |
| Urban share | 34.88% | Census 2011 |
| Economic record | Agriculture and dairy; automobiles, manufacturing, logistics, IT and business services | Strong National Capital Region linkage; not uniform across districts |
| Current official edition | Economic Survey 2025–26 | Presented as a Budget document; estimates must retain their price base and status |
Rakhigarhi is a major Harappan archaeological site. Kurukshetra, Panipat, Pinjore and the Surajkund cultural landscape require separate archaeological and historical sources; none is labelled UNESCO World Heritage without inscription.
Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary are Ramsar wetlands. Kalesar National Park, the Aravalli hills and Shivalik foothills have distinct legal boundaries and conservation pressures.
Haryana was central to the 2020–21 farm-law mobilisation. Demands, policing, negotiations, repeal and court proceedings are dated separately; participation does not establish a single political affiliation.
Jat reservation agitations and other movements are recorded through government, court and commission documents, with protest, violence, damage, arrest and adjudication kept distinct.
ASI · Ramsar service · Haryana Wildlife · movements collection.
| Record | What it establishes |
|---|---|
| CAG State Finances reports | Audited analysis of receipts, expenditure, debt, budgeting and financial reporting for a specified year. |
| CAG compliance and performance audits | Department-specific findings within the stated sample, period and audit criteria. |
| Courts, commissions and authorised agencies | Legal status must be stated as allegation, inquiry, charge, trial, judgment, appeal or closure—not collapsed into “scandal.” |
Formation: Parliament and India Code · Governors: Raj Bhavan and President of India · Chief Ministers, cabinet and legislature: Haryana Vidhan Sabha and Gazette · Elections: ECI · Population: Census India · Economy: Economic Survey, Budget, RBI and CAG · Heritage: ASI · Nature: Forest Department, MoEFCC and Ramsar · Movements and accountability: statutes, courts, commissions, CAG and authorised agencies. Checked 2 September 2026.