The chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir is the head of government of Jammu and Kashmir. 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 ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly.Chief Minister also serves as Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.
Oath as the state chief minister
The chief minister serves five years in the office. The following is the oath of the chief minister of state: == Prime ministers of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir (1917–1947) ==
Prime ministers of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir (1917–1947)
==Prime ministers of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (1947–1965)==
Prime ministers of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (1947–1965)
Colour key for parties == Chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir (1965–present) ==
Chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir (1965–present)
• Died in office • Returned to office after a previous non-consecutive term ==Notes==
Statistics
Prime Minister/Chief Minister of State/Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir ==See also==