CM Nayab Saini Thanks Citizens on Haryana Foundation Day
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Sixty years after Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966, the state's foundation day still draws a warm tide of public greetings — and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made a point of acknowledging every one of them on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
In a post on X, Saini wrote: 'Haryana Sthapna Diwas par aapki aatmiya shubhkamnaaon ke liye hriday se aabhaar' — expressing 'heartfelt gratitude for your warm wishes on Haryana Foundation Day.' The gesture, brief as it is, closes a loop between a chief minister and the citizens who marked the occasion.
Sixty Years of Haryana — What the Date Means
Haryana came into existence through the Punjab Reorganisation Act, which bifurcated the erstwhile state of Punjab on linguistic lines, creating a Hindi-speaking Haryana and a Punjabi-speaking Punjab simultaneously. Every 1 November since has been observed as Haryana Diwas, with state-level cultural programmes, parades, and government events marking the anniversary.
For sitting chief ministers, the day carries a dual responsibility: leading official commemorations and staying connected with the public mood of pride that the occasion generates. Saini's acknowledgement fits squarely within that tradition.