What is in news : Basavaraj Bommai was appointed as chief minister of Karnataka.

MAHITI FOR PRELIMS

CHIEF MINISTER & CONSTITUTION

• Article 164 – Governor appoints CM
• Who is appointed – Leader of the party that has got the majority share of votes in the assembly elections
• If a acting CM resigns, another leader of the majority party maybe called to form the government as per governor’s discretion
• Term of the Chief Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the governor
• Cannot be dismissed by the governor as long as he enjoys the majority support in the legislative assembly.