Who has the power to appoint the Chief Minister (CM) of a state in India?
Governor of the State
Under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the Chief Minister's advice.
By convention, the Governor invites the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly to become Chief Minister.
The President appoints the Prime Minister and Governors (not Chief Ministers), the Prime Minister heads the Union government, and the Chief Justice of India heads the judiciary.
Hence, Governor of the State.
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