Chief Minister of Odisha
| Chief Minister of Odisha | |
|---|---|
since 12 June 2024 | |
| Style | The Honourable ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ମହୋଦୟ / ମହୋଦୟା |
| Type | Leader of the Executive |
| Status | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | CMoOdisha |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | |
| Residence | Bhubaneswar |
| Seat | Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar |
| Nominator | MLAs of the majority party or alliance |
| Appointer | Governor of Odisha by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the Odisha Legislative Assembly |
| Term length | At the confidence of the assembly; Five years and no term limits |
| Precursor | Chief Minister of Odisha |
| Inaugural holder | Harekrushna Mahatab |
| Formation | 1 April 1936 |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha |
| Salary |
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| Website | cm |
The chief minister of Odisha, an Indian state, is the head of the Government of Odisha. As per the Constitution of India, the governor is the state's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Odisha 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. Chief Minister also serves as Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.