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Prime Minister 
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Prime Minister 
Introduction to the Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister (PM) is 
the head of the 
government and the real 
executive authority in 
India.
Though the President is 
the nominal head (de jure 
executive), the PM holds 
actual power (de facto 
executive).
India's government is 
often called a "Prime 
Ministerial Government" 
because of the PM's 
central role.
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Prime Minister 
Introduction to the Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister (PM) is 
the head of the 
government and the real 
executive authority in 
India.
Though the President is 
the nominal head (de jure 
executive), the PM holds 
actual power (de facto 
executive).
India's government is 
often called a "Prime 
Ministerial Government" 
because of the PM's 
central role.
Constitutional Provisions
Article 75(1)
President appoints the PM who 
commands majority in Lok Sabha
Article 74(1)
Council of Ministers with PM at head to 
aid and advise the President
Article 75(3)
Council of Ministers is collectively 
responsible to Lok Sabha
Article 75(2)
PM holds office during President's 
pleasure but must have Lok Sabha 
majority
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Prime Minister 
Introduction to the Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister (PM) is 
the head of the 
government and the real 
executive authority in 
India.
Though the President is 
the nominal head (de jure 
executive), the PM holds 
actual power (de facto 
executive).
India's government is 
often called a "Prime 
Ministerial Government" 
because of the PM's 
central role.
Constitutional Provisions
Article 75(1)
President appoints the PM who 
commands majority in Lok Sabha
Article 74(1)
Council of Ministers with PM at head to 
aid and advise the President
Article 75(3)
Council of Ministers is collectively 
responsible to Lok Sabha
Article 75(2)
PM holds office during President's 
pleasure but must have Lok Sabha 
majority
Appointment of the Prime Minister
Presidential Appointment
The President appoints the leader of the 
majority party or coalition in Lok Sabha
Discretionary Powers
If no clear majority, President uses discretion 
to appoint leader of largest party/coalition
Majority Proof
PM must prove majority support in Lok Sabha 
within a month
Membership Requirement
PM can be from Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha; 
must become MP within 6 months if not 
already
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Prime Minister 
Introduction to the Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister (PM) is 
the head of the 
government and the real 
executive authority in 
India.
Though the President is 
the nominal head (de jure 
executive), the PM holds 
actual power (de facto 
executive).
India's government is 
often called a "Prime 
Ministerial Government" 
because of the PM's 
central role.
Constitutional Provisions
Article 75(1)
President appoints the PM who 
commands majority in Lok Sabha
Article 74(1)
Council of Ministers with PM at head to 
aid and advise the President
Article 75(3)
Council of Ministers is collectively 
responsible to Lok Sabha
Article 75(2)
PM holds office during President's 
pleasure but must have Lok Sabha 
majority
Appointment of the Prime Minister
Presidential Appointment
The President appoints the leader of the 
majority party or coalition in Lok Sabha
Discretionary Powers
If no clear majority, President uses discretion 
to appoint leader of largest party/coalition
Majority Proof
PM must prove majority support in Lok Sabha 
within a month
Membership Requirement
PM can be from Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha; 
must become MP within 6 months if not 
already
Eligibility Criteria for Prime Minister
Citizenship
Must be a citizen of India
Parliament Membership
Must be a member of either Lok Sabha 
or Rajya Sabha
Age Requirement
Minimum age: 25 years if Lok Sabha 
member, 30 years if Rajya Sabha 
member
No Conflict of Interest
Should not hold any office of profit under 
the government