CHIEF MINISTER ( INDIAN POLITY)
CHIEF MINISTER · The governor is the nominal executive authority ( de jure executive) and the Chief Minister is the real executive authority ( de facto executive). · In other words, the governor is the head of the state while t h e Chief Minister is the head of the government. · Thus the position of the Chief Minister at the state level is analogous to the position of prime minister at the Centre. Appointment of Chief Minister · The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister. · Article 164 only says that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor. · However, thi...