List of deputy chief ministers of Himachal Pradesh
DCM of H.P state
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The deputy chief minister of Himachal Pradesh is the seniormost cabinet member of the state government who serves as the de facto second head of the state. He is the second highest ranking executive authority of the state's council of ministers. The first and current deputy chief minister of Himachal Pradesh is Mukesh Agnihotri, serving in office since 11 December 2022.[1]
Mr. Deputy Chief Minister (Informal)
| Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| Government of Himachal Pradesh | |
| Style | The Honourable (Formal) Mr. Deputy Chief Minister (Informal) |
| Type | Deputy Head of Government |
| Status | Deputy Leader of the Executive |
| Abbreviation | DCM |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh |
| Seat | Himachal Pradesh Secretariat, Shimla |
| Nominator | Members of the Government of Himachal Pradesh in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
| Appointer | Governor of Himachal Pradesh |
| Term length | At the confidence of the assembly Deputy Chief minister's term is for 5 years and is subject to no term limits. |
| Inaugural holder | Mukesh Agnihotri |
| Formation | 11 December 2022 |
| Website | Official website |
The position of deputy chief minister is not explicitly defined or mentioned in the Constitution of India. However, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the appointment of deputy chief ministers is not unconstitutional. The court has clarified that a deputy chief minister, for all practical purposes, remains a minister in the council of ministers headed by the chief minister and does not draw a higher salary or perks compared to other ministers.[2]During the absence of the chief minister, the deputy-chief minister may chair cabinet meetings and lead the assembly majority. Various deputy chief ministers have also taken the oath of secrecy in line with the one that chief minister takes. This oath has also sparked controversies.[3][4]
List
| # | Portrait | Name | Constituency | Term of office | Chief Minister | Party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .jpg) |
Mukesh Agnihotri | Haroli | 11 December 2022 | Incumbent | 3 years, 250 days | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu | Indian National Congress | |
Statistics
- List of deputy chief ministers by length of term
| No. | Name | Party | Length of term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest continuous term | Total years of deputy chief ministership | ||||
| 1 | Mukesh Agnihotri | INC | 3 years, 250 days | 3 years, 250 days | |