India first president biography outline

The president of India is the head of state of the Republic of India and the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.

India first president biography outline

The president is referred to as the first citizen of India.^[1][2] Although vested with these powers by the Constitution of India, the position is largely a ceremonial one and executive powers are de facto exercised by the prime minister.^[3]

The president is elected by the Electoral College composed of elected members of the parliament houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and also members of the Saasana Sabha or Vidhan Sabha, the state legislative assemblies.^[2] Presidents may remain in office for a tenure of five years, as stated by article 56, part V, of the Constitution of India.

In the case where a president's term of office is terminated early or during the absence of the president, the vice president assumes office. By article 70 of part V, the parliament may decide how to disch