Question

How is the Chief Minister appointed? Discuss his main functions.

Answer 1

The governor appoints the leader of the winning party as the chief minister. All the powers regarding the administration are vested upon the chief minister and his council of ministers.

The functions of a chief minister are as follows:
1. The chief minister directs the ministry and determines its policies.
2. The supervision of the governance of the state is the responsibility of the chief minister.
3. The allocation, reallocation and taking back portfolios is the function of the chief minister.
4. The chief minister coordinates the functioning of various ministries.