The chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir is the head of government of Jammu and Kashmir, India. As per the Constitution of India, the lieutenant governor is the union territory's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the lieutenant governor usually invites the party with a majority of seats to form the government. The lieutenant governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of minis...

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