A person can be appointed as Chief Minister even if they are not a member of the state legislature, provided they become a member of the legislature within six months of their appointment.
Who among the following has been the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan who was not a member of the Legislative Assembly at the time of taking oath as the Chief Minister?
Asked in Head Master Praveshika School (Sanskrit Edu.) 2021 · Topic: The State Legislature (Qualifications and Disqualifications for Membership)
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