chief minister
/ˌtʃiːf ˈmɪnɪstə/noun
उच्चारण चीफ़ मिनिस्ट
मुख्यमंत्री
Core word
noun
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[C] Indian English
the head of the government of a state or of some union territories in India
मुख्यमंत्री
- The Chief Minister announced relief for farmers hit by the floods.
- He was sworn in as chief minister after his party won the assembly election.
- The Chief Minister inaugurated the new bridge.
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- Each state has a Chief Minister who works with the governor.
- Journalists asked the Chief Minister about the budget.
?Which word?
Do not confuse the Chief Minister (the real head of the state government) and the Governor (the formal head of the state).
Chief Minister (राज्य सरकार का वास्तविक प्रमुख) और Governor (राज्य का औपचारिक प्रमुख) में भ्रमित न हों।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Under Article 164 of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state.
भारतीय संविधान के Article 164 के अंतर्गत मुख्यमंत्री की नियुक्ति राज्य के Governor करते हैं।