List of New CMs:
- In Rajasthan, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot took oath as Chief Minister.
- In Madhya Pradesh, senior congress leader Kamalnath was sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of the state.
- In Chhattisgarh, Congress legislature party leader Bhupesh Baghel was sworn-in as the new chief minister of state. He is the third chief minister of Chhattisgarh.
Key constitutional provisions for CMs:
- Article 163(1): There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except in so far as he is by or under the Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his discretion.
- Article 164(1): The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed on the advice of the Chief Minister.
- Article 164(2): The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
