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Haryana chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state cabinet has accepted the Haryana Scheduled Caste Commission Report which ensures that a 20 per cent quota in government jobs will be reserved for scheduled castes in the state. Additionally, 10 per cent of this quota will be allocated to the deprived scheduled castes.

During a press conference in Chandigarh on Saturday, CM Saini said, "Today, the Haryana Scheduled Caste Commission Report was accepted by the cabinet. A 20 per cent quota in government jobs will be reserved for scheduled castes, with the commission recommending that 10 per cent of this quota be allocated to the deprived scheduled castes."

The chief minister added that the rule would be implemented after the assembly elections, in adherence to the code of conduct provided by the Election Commission of India.

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This big announcement came just a day after the declaration of assembly election dates by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday. Haryana is set to vote in a single-phase election on October 1, with counting scheduled for October 4.

During the conference, CM Saini also highlighted Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) preparations for the upcoming election and expressed confidence of forming the government for the third time in the state.

"The assembly election dates have been announced, and I welcome this. The BJP is ready for the elections, and we will form the government in Haryana for the third time. Over the last 10 years, we have developed Haryana without any discrimination. Instead of misleading the public, the opposition should focus on their achievements. I appeal to the people to participate in the elections with enthusiasm," he said, as quoted by news agency ANI.

Saini further added that the state government has introduced the Gambling Prevention Ordinance to curb gambling and betting in the state. Under this ordinance, those found guilty could face up to seven years in jail or a fine of up to Rs 7 lakh.

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Later that day, while addressing a rally in Hansi, Saini expressed confidence in the BJP's chances and said, "I believe that your support will help us form the BJP government for the third time. Those who are corrupt are questioning us. Our double-engine government has transformed Hansi over the last 10 years."

(With Agency Inputs)