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Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium

When the President of India exercises executive powers over Sikkim or when central ordinances are promulgated affecting the state, through which local constitutional functionary are executive actions primarily channeled?

A. The Chief Secretary
B. The Governor of Sikkim✓ Correct Answer
C. The Advocate General
D. The General Officer Commanding of the local military area

💡 Solution & Explanation

All executive actions of the government of a state, including Sikkim, are formally expressed and executed in the name of the Governor, who acts as the constitutional head of the state executive under Article 154. While the Chief Minister heads the Council of Ministers for day-to-day administration, the Governor represents the executive authority of the Union and state combined. Ordinances and policy directives from the President interact with state machinery through this constitutional office.

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