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Can a person who lost election be appointed as chief minister?
 Is there any legal or constitutional bar in a person who lost election becoming Chief Minister? This column attempts to discuss the law and precedents in this regard.
By News Desk|   Updated: 4th May 2021 4:57 pm IST
Photo: Mamata Banerjee
She is reportedly going to swear in as the Chief Minister of the state.
 Is there any legal or constitutional bar in a person who lost election becoming Chief Minister? This column attempts to discuss the law and precedents in this regard.
Article 164 of the Constitution deals with appointment of Chief Minister and other ministers. It reads as follows: ....

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