How did some MLAs become Ministers? Explain.
The party which is elected in majority for the Legislative Assembly forms the government. As per constitutional provisions the ruling party elects its leader who is called the Chief Minister as the head of the government. The Chief Minister, in consultation with the Governor, constitutes a cabinet which includes members of his/her party as ministers. The MLAs who become ministers are allotted with a portfolio. Here the MLAs turned ministers become accountable for the entire state for that particular portfolio.
What do you mean by an MLA? Is it necessary to become a member of any political party to become a MLA? [V. Imp.]
Use the terms constituency' and represent' to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected?
What is the difference between the work that MLAs do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments?
Why should decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly?
What was the problem in Patalpuram? What discussion/actions was taken by the following? Pill in the table.
