The deputy chief minister of Punjab is a member of the Cabinet in the Government of Punjab. It's not a constitutional office, it seldom carries any specific powers.[1] A deputy chief minister usually also holds a cabinet portfolio such as home minister or finance minister. In the parliamentary system of government, the chief minister is treated as the "first among equals" in the cabinet; the position of deputy chief minister is used to bring political stability and strength within a coalition government or in a party.
History
PEPSU
In history of PEPSU state there was only one deputy chief minister Brish Bhan.
This is not a comprehensive list and based on information received from news articles, Punjab assembly debates and Punjab assembly compendium. Thus, the serial number is not mentioned.
The Deputy Leader of the House in Vidhan Sabha is the deputy parliamentary chairperson of the party that holds a majority in the Vidhan Sabha and is responsible for government business in the house. The deputy chief minister also serves as deputy leader of the house, however, in the absence of an official deputy chief minister, one of the cabinet minister serves as deputy leader of the house.