The Union Executive: Powers and Functions of the President of India

The Union Executive: Powers and Functions of the President of India

Hello aspirants, and welcome back! Our journey through the Indian Constitution has been thorough. We've explored its creation, its philosophy (Preamble), and the delicate balance of our rights (Fundamental Rights) and duties (Fundamental Duties & DPSP). Now, it's time to ask the big question: who actually runs the country based on these constitutional rules? Today, we begin our exploration of Part V of the Constitution: The Union Executive . This is the machinery of the central government, and we'll start right at the top with the head of the Indian State and its first citizen – The President of India . Who is the President? The Constitutional Head In India's parliamentary system, the President is the nominal (de jure) head of the state. The real, day-to-day power is exercised by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, who are the