Chandigarh, July 29 -- The council of ministers on Tuesday approved the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a statutory state commission for minorities to safeguard the rights and interests of minority communities, monitor the implementation of constitutional and legal safeguards, and promote their social, educational, economic and cultural development, an official spokesperson said.

The commission will comprise a chairperson, five non-official members and a secretary appointed by the government. The chairperson and members will hold office for a three-year term, with provisions relating to resignation, removal and filling up of vacancies incorporated in the legislation.

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