Chief Minister of Odisha

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The chief minister of Odisha is the head of government of the Indian state of Odisha. Under the Constitution of India, the governor is the state's de jure head, while de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Odisha Legislative Assembly, the governor invites the party or coalition with a majority of seats to form the state government. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers is collectively responsible to the assembly. Subject to the confidence of the assembly, the chief minister's term is for five years and carries no term limits. By convention and under the rules of procedure of the house, the chief minister also serves as the Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.

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