THE POST OF DEPUTY CM


Published on 31 Mar 2025

Syllabus

GS II - WHY IN NEWS? Recently, Nitish Kumar joined hands with the BJP and was sworn in for a record ninth term as Bihar Chief Minister as had two deputy CMs on his side as support.


INTRODUCTION

The appointment of a deputy CM has been a long-standing feature of Indian politics with Anugrah Narayan Sinha from Bihar being the first leader to hold the post of deputy CM till his death in 1957.


CONCLUSION




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THE POST OF DEPUTY CM

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