Rao Narbir Singh files nomination from Badshahpur, Mukesh Sharma from Gurugram
BJP's Rao Narbir Singh filed his nomination for Badshahpur, promising development and economic growth. Other candidates also announced for state polls.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Badshahpur assembly constituency Rao Narbir Singh on Tuesday filed his nomination for the state polls and expressed confidence in winning the seat comfortably.
Rao Narbir Singh with his entourage while filing his nomination on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
He served as the legislator of the segment from 2014 to 2019 and was part of the state cabinet during the stint, but was denied the ticket by the party in 2019.
Opting for a low-key nomination at the Badshahpur SDM office on Tuesday, he said: “From 2014 to 2019, Gurugram and Badshahpur witnessed large-scale development and major infrastructure projects were executed during this period. If elected to power, I promise that this region will return to the same trajectory of development and economic growth. The problems being faced by the people will be resolved on priority.”
On Tuesday, BJP candidate from the Gurgaon segment Mukesh Sharma also filed his nomination.
On the day, the BJP also released its second list of candidates, comprising 21 names, fielding Bimla Choudhary from Pataudi, Sanjay Singh from Nuh and Om Prakash Yadav from Narnaul. Choudhary was the Pataudi MLA from 2014 to 2019, but did not get the ticket in 2019.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Meanwhile, Narbir Singh said he recently canvassed Union home minister Amit Shah to address a public rally in Badshahpur. “This rally will be the largest Haryana has seen to date, showcasing the political awareness of Gurugram’s citizens,” Singh said.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Meanwhile, Narbir Singh said he recently canvassed Union home minister Amit Shah to address a public rally in Badshahpur. “This rally will be the largest Haryana has seen to date, showcasing the political awareness of Gurugram’s citizens,” Singh said.
{{/usCountry}}
Recounting his previous term, he listed out major infrastructure projects, such as the Hero Honda Chowk underpass, Rajiv Chowk underpass, Signature Tower underpass and Dwarka Expressway as his major accomplishments.
Rao Narbir Singh was first elected a legislator from Jatusana in 1987, at the age of 25 years, and he was also made the state home minister then. He was elected the Sohna MLA in 1996 and served as a minister in the Bansi Lal government. He was again elected an MLA in 2014.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
District election officer and deputy commissioner (DC) Nishant Kumar Yadav said that on Tuesday, the sixth day of the nomination process, two candidates from Gurgaon constituency, and one each from Badshahpur and Sohna, filed their nomination papers.
Besides BJP’s Sharma, independent candidate Narendra Kumar also filed his nomination from Gurgaon constituency.
After filing his nomination, Sharma said in an address to a gathering: “I am thankful to the people of Gurugram, the party leadership, and supporters who have blessed me with this opportunity.”
Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh, who also addressed the gathering, said that the party mandate has been given on merit.
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest.
Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents.
Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure.
Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing.
Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity.
Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations.
Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling.
A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.
Abhishek Behl is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Gurugram bureau. With over a decade of experience in journalism, he reports on Gurugram's rapid urban transformation, covering the city's changing infrastructure, governance, and planning landscape. His reporting spans major civic agencies, such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Behl has reported on key urban development issues such as RRTS projects, metro expansion, road and highway projects, water supply, drainage, mobility, environmental concerns, land use planning, affordable housing, and the city's real estate sector. He closely tracks policy decisions, infrastructure implementation, and their impact on the city and its residents. He also covers regulatory action against illegal constructions, urban flooding, traffic management, and initiatives aimed at improving civic services and sustainable development.
Behl has also written on political developments in south Haryana, focusing on elections and governance. His journalism is driven by fact-based reporting, ground-level coverage, and an understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Gurugram.
Apart from work he is a cyclist and a cricketer and a resident of Palam Vihar since 2010.
{{^usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.
