Appointer Governor of Bihar Formation 2 April 1946 | Inaugural holder Krishna Singh Website CM website | |
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The Chief Minister of Bihar is the chief executive of the Indian state of Bihar. As per the Constitution of India, the Governor of Bihar is the state's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Bihar Legislative Assembly, the governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly. Given that he has the confidence of the assembly, the chief minister's term is for five years and is subject to no term limits.
From 1946, 23 people have been Chief Minister of Bihar. Serving since February 2015, Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United) is the current incumbent.