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Elected head of government of a sub-national entity

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A chief minister is an elected or appointed head of government of – in most instances – a sub-national entity, for instance an administrative subdivision or federal constituent entity. Examples include a state in India; a territory of Australia; a province of Sri Lanka or Pakistan; a federal province in Nepal; an autonomous region of Philippines; or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-governance. It is also used as the English version of the title given to the heads of governments of the Malay states without a monarchy.

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Karnataka CM reviews COVID situation in emergency meeting Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yediyurappa, on July 8 held an emergency meeting with Deputy CM Dr Ashwath Narayan and other ministers over COVID-19 situation in the state. Details of the meeting are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:03Published 3 days ago

Ain't 'maharaja' or 'mama', I am Kamal Nath: Former MP CM Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress leader addressed party worker in Badnawar in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh. While addressing the gathering, Kamal Nath said, "I am not a.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published 4 days ago

CM Shivraj Chouhan takes dig at Kamal Nath's temple visit before MP bypolls Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on July 7 reacted on former CM Kamal Nath's temple visit before by-polls in the state. He said, "To win the election there is a need of people's.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 4 days ago

Now everyone is in BJP: CM Chouhan on including ex-Congress leaders in cabinet 28 MLAs took oath as ministers in Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh's cabinet on June 02, including ex-Congress leaders. On including these ex-congressmen, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 1 week ago

CM Vijay Rupani arrives at Shree Jagannathji Temple in Ahmedabad for Rath Yatra Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani arrived at Shree Jagannathji Temple in Ahmedabad for Rath Yatra to be held inside the premises on June 23. However, High Court denied the permission for Rath.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:28Published 3 weeks ago

CM Jai Ram Thakur appeals citizens to celebrate International Yoga Day at their homes Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur appealed citizens to celebrate International Yoga Day with their families at their homes. In a video message, Thakur said, "Prime Minister started.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:46Published 3 weeks ago

Fadnavis-led delegation meets CM Uddhav over 'insufficient aid' to cyclone hit Konkan A delegation led by LoP Devendra Fadnavis met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to handover the memorandum seeking assistance for the people affected in the Konkan region due to cyclone Nisarga in Mumbai.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:20Published on June 13, 2020

RS polls: 'We're united, our candidates will emerge victorious', says Rajasthan CM While addressing a joint press conference in Jaipur on June 12, the chief minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot spoke on political situation in the state. He said, "We are united and not a single vote of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published on June 12, 2020

Tollywood actors meet Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Following relaxations in the COVID-19 lockdown rules since June 8, a delegation of Tollywood actors and directors met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amaravati. The delegation.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published on June 9, 2020

Motivational, Opportunity, Dynamic, Inspire: MP CM says Modi's name has a mantra Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated the Modi government on completion of one year of its 2nd term. He termed Modi's name a mantra. "'Modi's name has a mantra. M for.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:49Published on May 30, 2020

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All Arunachal Pradesh govt offices will function as e-offices from 2022: CM Pema Khandu All Arunachal Pradesh government offices will function as e-Offices from 2022, chief minister Pema Khandu said here on Friday. IndiaTimes - Published on June 12, 2020
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Lockdown should continue, Punjab will allow district-wise relief to farmers: Amarinder Singh Addressing a press conference through video conference on Friday, CM Amarinder Singh said Punjab will allow district-wise relief from lockdown only to farmers to allow them for harvesting of Rabi crop. IndiaTimes - Published on April 10, 2020	PM Modi congratulates Chouhan on being sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Shivraj Singh Chouhan on taking oath as Madhya Pradesh chief minister, describing him as an able administrator. IndiaTimes - Published on March 23, 2020
MP political crisis: Kamal Nath announces resignation ahead of floor test Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on Friday announced that he is tendering his resignation, hours ahead of the scheduled floor test. "I have decided to tender my resignation to the Governor today," he said.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2020	Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon directs CM Kamal Nath to seek trust vote on March 16 Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon directed chief minister Kamal Nath late Saturday night to seek a trust vote in the assembly soon after his (governor) address on March 16. A letter from the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 14, 2020
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath meets governor, seeks release of Congress MLAs ‘held captive’ in Bengaluru IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2020	'Free Kashmir' poster: Sena slams Fadnavis for targeting CM The Shiv Sena hit out at former CM Devendra Fadnavis for targeting Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over the "Free Kashmir" placard displayed by a woman at a protest in Mumbai against the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2020
Never said 'I will return': Uddhav Thackeray taunts Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray taunted former CM Devendra Fadnavis over the latter's impassioned pre-poll "Me punha yein" (I will return) assertion which had evoked many social media.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2019	Will meet PM Modi to seek more funds for flood hit Karnataka: CM Yediyurappa A day after Centre sanctioned Rs 1,200 crore as initial relief for flood-ravaged Karnataka, CM BS Yediyurappa on Saturday said he would meet PM Modi and seek more funds. "About Rs 35,000 crore is our.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 5, 2019
National Conference dismisses reports of government reaching out to former CM Omar Abdullah IndiaTimes - Published on August 24, 2019	Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa calls on Devendra Fadnavis to regulate water He has also requested that the concerned authorities of Maharashtra be directed to regulate the discharge from the reservoirs DNA - Published on August 6, 2019
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Will pursue forgive-forget policy: BS Yediyurappa The new CM declared that he will not pursue vindictive politics as he would follow the policy of "forgive and forget". DNA - Published on July 27, 2019	Will not pursue vindictive politics says Kanataka CM BS Yediyurappa after swearing-in ceremony New Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday declared that he will not pursue vindictive politics as he would follow the policy of "forgive and forget". DNA - Published on July 26, 2019
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Chief minister

Elected head of government of a sub-national entity

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