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Manohar Lal Khattar

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Who is Manohar Lal Khattar?

Manohar Lal Khattar is an Indian politician who is the Union Minister of Power and also holds the Housing and Urban Affairs portfolio under the newly formed regime after the recent Lok Sabha election, he has previously served as the Chief Minister of Haryana from 2014 till March, 2024. Khattar won the Karnal seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with 54.93 per cent of vote share, defeating Congress candidate Divyanshu Budhiraja. Born on May 5, 1954, in Rohtak district, Haryana, Khattar comes from an agricultural background. His journey from a small village to becoming the leader of one of India's most economically significant states.

Education
Khattar completed his early education in his village before moving to Rohtak for higher studies. He graduated from Neki Ram Sharma Government College in Rohtak. This period of his life instilled in him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by rural and middle-class families, which would later influence his political ideology and governance style. Before entering politics full-time, Khattar had a diverse career path. He worked as a shop assistant and later became a businessman. However, his inclination towards social service and nationalist ideology led him to join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1977. His involvement with the RSS played a crucial role in shaping his political philosophy and organizational skills.
 
Political career
Khattar's political journey began in earnest when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1994. He quickly rose through the party ranks, demonstrating his organizational capabilities and commitment to the party's ideology. His efficient management of party affairs and ability to connect with grassroots workers caught the attention of senior BJP leaders, including PM Modi. The turning point in Khattar's political career came in 2014 when the BJP decided to field him as a candidate in the Haryana Assembly elections. Despite being a first-time contestant, he won from the Karnal constituency with a significant margin. His victory coincided with the BJP's first-ever majority in Haryana, leading to his surprising elevation as the state's Chief Minister.
 
As Chief Minister, Khattar has focused on several key areas, including transparency in governance, digital initiatives, and rural development. His administration has been credited with implementing various welfare schemes and pushing for infrastructure development. However, his tenure has not been without challenges, including handling of law and order situations. He is known for his simple lifestyle and accessibility to the public, traits that have endeared him to many voters. His background as an RSS 'pracharak' (full-time worker) has influenced his governance style.
 
Under Khattar's leadership, Haryana has seen significant economic growth and improvement in ease of doing business rankings. His government has focused on attracting investments and promoting Haryana as a business-friendly state. Khattar's tenure has also been marked by some controversies, particularly regarding his handling of certain law and order situations and some of his public statements. Despite these challenges, he has managed to maintain his position and was re-elected as Chief Minister in 2019, showcasing his political resilience and the BJP's continued trust in his leadership.

Latest Updates on Manohar Lal Khattar

Responding to a question at a press conference, Khattar said that as the president of a national party, Kejriwal is entitled to a Type VII bungalow

Updated On: 10 Dec 2024 | 6:26 PM IST

During the visit, both sides had expressed their commitment towards greater sub-regional cooperation, including in the energy sector, which would lead to increased interlinkages between the economies

Updated On: 15 Nov 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Birsa Munda, the hero of the Indian tribal freedom struggle, played a pivotal role in inspiring the tribal community of the Chotanagpur region to fight for their independence. He led the armed

Updated On: 15 Nov 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

Khattar also stressed the importance of increasing power generation nationwide and ensuring energy accessibility

Updated On: 15 Nov 2024 | 6:45 AM IST

Government in its budget this year had proposed to partner with private players to develop small nuclear reactors to increase the amount of electricity

Updated On: 12 Nov 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

He said Gujarat and Haryana are considering listing their power utilities

Updated On: 12 Nov 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

Rama Rao met Khattar in Delhi and presented his complaint

Updated On: 12 Nov 2024 | 7:21 AM IST

He said that the welfare of the employees will be taken care of and it will be ensured that during privatisation, there is no threat to their jobs

Updated On: 09 Nov 2024 | 8:05 AM IST

Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday called for steps to reduce carbon emissions to meet the commitment of achieving net zero target by 2070.

Updated On: 26 Oct 2024 | 11:05 PM IST

The BJP is holding its legislature party meeting in Haryana's Panchkula today, where the newly elected MLAs will likely select Nayab Singh Saini as the next CM of Haryana

Updated On: 16 Oct 2024 | 1:29 PM IST

During the meeting, CM Reddy sought to include Hyderabad's Comprehensive Sewerage Master Plan

Updated On: 08 Oct 2024 | 8:49 AM IST

He said Congress government was so corrupt that now all those agents and middlemen have been kept out of their jobs during the BJP rule

Updated On: 05 Oct 2024 | 10:18 AM IST

Khattar said that under PMAY-U, 11.8 mn houses have been sanctioned while more than 8.55 mn houses have already been constructed and delivered to the beneficiaries

Updated On: 01 Oct 2024 | 7:29 AM IST

MPD, prepared by the Delhi Development Authority, is a statutory document that facilitates city's development by assessing the present condition and guiding how to achieve the desired development

Updated On: 01 Oct 2024 | 7:25 AM IST

According to Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, in 100 days of the present government, 12800 MW or 12.8 GW capacity has been awarded for construction, while 28 GW is under progress

Updated On: 23 Sep 2024 | 7:53 PM IST

This new initiative, aimed at fostering competition and development, is expected to drive cities toward better performance across key parameters, he added

Updated On: 13 Sep 2024 | 9:12 PM IST

He also emphasised the importance of door-to-door waste collection in reducing the need for dump sites, pointing out that 97 per cent of urban wards now have such systems in place

Updated On: 13 Sep 2024 | 8:46 PM IST

Metro services are now in 21 cities of the country, the housing and urban affairs minister said

Updated On: 18 Aug 2024 | 6:42 AM IST

Union Minister Khattar said that a similar incident happened in Mukherjee Nagar and the court had instructed the MCD to conduct a survey of institutes and make required provisions

Updated On: 29 Jul 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

His remarks were in reference to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government coming up with the "Mahra Haryana, Non-Stop Haryana" slogan ahead of the state Assembly polls due later in the year

Updated On: 24 Jul 2024 | 2:24 PM IST