CM Nayab Saini Pays Tribute to Ex-Haryana CM Banarasi Das Gupta
Synopsis
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to freedom fighter and former CM Banarasi Das Gupta on his birth anniversary, calling his life of public service and state development an enduring inspiration.
Key Takeaways
CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to former Haryana CM Banarasi Das Gupta on his birth anniversary on 5 November 2026 .
Banarasi Das Gupta was a freedom fighter who served as Chief Minister of Haryana from 1975 to 1977 .
Saini honoured Gupta's contributions to Haryana's progress, public welfare, and social service.
Haryana was formed in 1966 , and Gupta was among the first generation of leaders to govern the new state.
Successive Haryana governments across parties have maintained the tradition of commemorating former CMs and freedom fighters on their birth anniversaries.
On the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and former Haryana Chief Minister Banarasi Das Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini offered a heartfelt tribute on Thursday, 5 November 2026, remembering a leader whose life was defined by selfless public service and an unbroken commitment to the state he helped shape.
Posting on X, CM Saini wrote: 'Swatantrata senani, kushul janneta evam Haryana ke poorv mukhyamantri swargiya Banarasi Das Gupta ji ki jayanti par unhe kotishaha naman' — paying his respects 'a crore-fold' to a freedom fighter, skilled mass leader, and former Chief Minister of Haryana on his birth anniversary. He added that Gupta's devoted life towards 'the progress of the state, public welfare and social service will always be remembered.'
Banarasi Das Gupta: Freedom Struggle to Haryana's Helm
Banarasi Das Gupta was among the rare political figures who carried the moral weight of the independence movement directly into elected governance. He served as Chief Minister of Haryana from 1975 to 1977, a tenure focused on administrative reforms and the welfare of Haryana's citizens — a state that had itself been carved out of Punjab only in 1966.
His journey from the freedom struggle to the chief minister's office gave his public life a distinctive texture: the discipline of a movement leader grafted onto the machinery of a newly formed state government. He became a symbol of the first generation of post-independence administrators who governed not as career politicians but as people who had already sacrificed for the idea of India.
A Tradition Haryana's Leaders Keep
Saini's tribute is part of a long-standing practice across Haryana's successive governments — irrespective of party — of formally commemorating the birth anniversaries of former Chief Ministers and freedom fighters. These observances serve a dual purpose: honouring historical legacy and anchoring the current administration to the state's founding generation of leaders.
That continuity matters in a state like Haryana, where political identity is often tied closely to local heroes and regional history. For CM Saini and the BJP government, the tribute also signals institutional respect that transcends partisan lines.
Banarasi Das Gupta's story — from resistance against colonial rule to steering one of India's youngest states — is the kind of arc that every generation of Haryana's leaders points back to as a moral compass. Today, that compass gets its annual acknowledgement.
Point of View
The ruling dispensation signals an administrative maturity that transcends partisanship. This practice of cross-party commemoration has historically helped incumbent governments project stability and rootedness. For Saini, still consolidating his identity as CM, being seen as a custodian of Haryana's entire political heritage is a credibility-building exercise as much as a ceremonial one.
NationPress
5 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Banarasi Das Gupta?
Banarasi Das Gupta was a freedom fighter and politician who served as Chief Minister of Haryana from 1975 to 1977, known for his focus on administrative reforms and public welfare in the state.
Why did CM Nayab Saini pay tribute to Banarasi Das Gupta?
CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute on Banarasi Das Gupta's birth anniversary, honouring his contributions as a freedom fighter, mass leader, and former Chief Minister committed to Haryana's development.
When did Banarasi Das Gupta serve as Chief Minister of Haryana?
Banarasi Das Gupta served as Chief Minister of Haryana from 1975 to 1977.
When was the state of Haryana formed?
Haryana was formed in 1966 when it was carved out of the state of Punjab.
Do Haryana governments regularly commemorate former Chief Ministers?
Yes, Haryana governments across political parties have maintained a tradition of issuing formal tributes on the birth anniversaries of former Chief Ministers and freedom fighters, acknowledging their contributions to the state.
