The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the prim...
- Article 75 says only that the president shall appoint the Prime Minister. However, this does not imply that the president is free to appoint anyone as the Prime Minister.
- Following the conventions of the parliamentary system of government, the President has to appoint the majority party leader in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
- But, when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, then the President may exercise his personal discretion in the prime minister's selection and appointment.
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The correct answer is option 'D'. Let's understand why.
Explanation:
The Constitution of India does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. Therefore, both the statements given in the question are incorrect. Here's why:
1. The Constitution does not mention the appointing authority for the office of Prime Minister.
The Constitution of India does not specify who appoints the Prime Minister. However, it does provide certain conditions that must be met for a person to be eligible for the post of Prime Minister. Article 75(1) of the Constitution states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
2. The President is free to change the selection and appointment procedure of Prime Minister by rules issued in India's Gazette.
This statement is incorrect. The President does not have the power to change the selection and appointment procedure of the Prime Minister. The Constitution of India provides for the appointment of the Prime Minister by the President, who is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers led by the Prime Minister. Therefore, the President cannot change the appointment procedure as it is already mentioned in the Constitution.
Conclusion:
The Constitution of India does not provide for a specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers led by the Prime Minister. The President does not have the power to change the appointment procedure as it is already mentioned in the Constitution.