1. The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both houses of Parliament, as well as the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union territories.
2. The President is elected through a system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
3. The candidate who secures a majority of votes is declared elected as the President of India.
4. The President is appointed for a term of five years, but is eligible for re-election for a second term.
5. The President must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years of age, and must fulfill other qualifications as prescribed by the Constitution.
6. The President is the ceremonial head of the state and the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
7. The President's role is largely ceremonial, with executive powers being exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
8. The President can be impeached by Parliament for violation of the Constitution, but no President has been impeached so far in India's history.
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Google Gemini AI
Jun 12
Appointment of the President of India
- Nominating Authority: The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of the Parliament of India and the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. - Eligibility Criteria: - Citizen of India - Not less than 35 years of age - Eligible to become a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) - Electoral Process: - A secret ballot election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. - The value of each vote of a member of the electoral college is determined by dividing the total number of electors by the number of candidates to be elected. - Term of Office: Five years from the date of entering office. - Oath of Office: The President must take an oath or affirmation before the Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court designated by the Chief Justice. - Qualifications after Ceasing Office: The President is not eligible for re-appointment. However, they are entitled to receive a lump sum payment, a pension, and other benefits.