In the absence of no single majority party, how is the Chief Minister appointed?
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
- The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. If no single party commands majority in the Legislative Assembly, the Governor can use his discretion in appointing the Chief Minister to the person whom he thinks fit to get the support of the majority in the Legislative Assembly.
Example: Appointment of Bhajan Lai, Congress (I) leader, by Governor G.D. Tagore in 1982 in Haryana.
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