The battle for Lok Sabha elections 2019 has well and truly begun. As the build-up gets intense, we bring you some interesting facts and trivia related to Lok Sabha and elections over the years
How is the Prime Minister of India elected?
India follows a parliamentary system in which the prime minister is the presiding head of the government and chief of the executive of the government. In such systems, President usually holds a purely ceremonial position and acts—on most matters—only on the advice of the prime minister. The Prime Minister of India is not directly elected by the people, but he/she is to be appointed by the President. In doing so the President follows the rules of the parliamentary system. He appoints the leader of the majority in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister:
Eligibility criteria of the Prime Minister of India:
