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Election Of The President

The President of India is elected by an electoral college. This college consists of elected members from both houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union territories. The election uses a system of proportional representation through a single transferable vote. The President serves a term of five years and can be re-elected. This process ensures a democratic selection.

The Election Commission

The Election Commission as an autonomous, quasi-judicial and a constitutional body, was established for purposes of fair and free elections on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of...

 July 12, 2024

The Vice-President of India

Article 63 of the Constitution of India provides that there shall be a Vice President of India. Articles 64 and 89(1) provides that the Vice President of India...

 June 25, 2024

Presidential Election

"The name of a candidate for the post of President must be proposed by 50 electors and seconded by at least another 50 electors. He has also to...

 June 2, 2024

The President of India: Powers and Executive Functions

Some major executive powers and functions of the President are: 1. All executive actions of the Government of India are expressed to be taken in his name [Article...

 June 1, 2024

Legislative and Financial Powers of the President

Some of the major legislative and financial powers and functions of the President can be stated as: "The President summons or prorogues the Houses of Parliament and can...

 May 31, 2024

The President of India: Role and Position

A glance at the provisions relating to the powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of the President shows that it would be unfair if one takes the position that...

 May 29, 2024

Ecuador’s Youngest President: Daniel Noboa

In a landmark election, 35-year-old businessman Daniel Noboa secured a historic victory, becoming the youngest president in Ecuador's history. He clinched the election with 52.3% of the vote,...

 October 16, 2023

One Nation One Election Plan

The Indian government recently established a committee to explore the feasibility of implementing the "one nation, one election" concept. The committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind...

 September 5, 2023

Simultaneous Elections in India

The Indian government, under the leadership of former President Ram Nath Kovind, has initiated a committee to investigate the feasibility of implementing "One Nation, One Election." This concept...

 September 2, 2023

Gandhi’s Address as Congress President’-1924 Belgaum Session

Let me state my faith. As a Congressman wishing to'keep the Congress intact, I advise suspension of noncooperation, for I see that the nation is not ready for...

 October 22, 2022

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