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In West Bengal, who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers in the absence of the Chief Minister?

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Current Affairs - West Bengal Schemes & Governance
In West Bengal, who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers in the absence of the Chief Minister?
ADeputy Chief Minister
BSenior-most Minister
CGovernor
DSpeaker of the Legislative Assembly
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand Council functioning

    The Chief Minister normally presides over meetings of the Council of Ministers.
  2. Step 2: Identify substitute authority

    In the absence of the Chief Minister, the senior-most minister presides over the meeting.
  3. Final Answer:

    Senior-most Minister → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Council chaired by CM or senior-most minister ✅
Quick Trick: Senior-most minister presides if CM is absent.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming Governor or Speaker presides over Council meetings.
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