Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Incumbent
Pema Khandu
since 17 July 2016
TypeLeader of the Executive
StatusHead of government
AbbreviationCMoAR
Member of
Reports toGovernor of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Legislatve Assembly
NominatorMLAs of the majority party or alliance
AppointerGovernor of Arunachal Pradesh
by convention based on appointees ability to command confidence in the Legislative Assembly
Term lengthAt the confidence of the assembly
Chief minister's term is for five years and is subject to no term limits.
Inaugural holderPrem Khandu Thungan
Formation13 August 1975 (1975-08-13)
DeputyDeputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Websitewww.arunachalpradeshcm.in

The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh is chief executive of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. As per the Constitution of India, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh is the state's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Arunachal Pradesh 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. Pema Khandu of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the current incumbent. Chief Minister also serves as Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.