How does one become a Minister in a State?
To become a Minister in a State, one must be appointed by the Governor of the State after being elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly (in case of a single house) or either House of the Legislature (in case of a bicameral legislature). The Council of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. Before a Minister enters upon his office, the Governor administers to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out in the Third Schedule of the Constitution.