According to Article 164 of the Constitution, the governor is to designate the Chief Minister. The chief minister of the state is chosen from among the members of the party with the most votes in the legislative elections. Although the Chief Minister has actual executive power, the Governor is the formal executive head of state. The Chief Minister’s authority, influence, status, and power within the state government are somewhat diminished by the governor’s discretionary powers. An individual who is not a member of the state legislature may be appointed as Chief Minister for a period of six months. If they are not elected to the state legislature during that period, they lose their position as Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister’s term is not set in stone, and he serves at the governor’s pleasure. As long as he has the backing of the legislative assembly’s majority, the governor cannot remove him from office. He may also be dismissed by the State Legislative Assembly if a motion of no confidence is approved.