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In 1975, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed—on Indira's advice—imposed a state of emergency, therefore, bestowing the government with the power to rule by decree, the period is known for human right violations. After widespread protests, the emergency was lifted in 1977, and a general election was to be held. See more
The prime minister of India (IAST: Bhārat kē Pradhānamantrī) is the head of government of the Republic of India. Executive authority is vested in the prime minister and his chosen Council of Ministers, despite the See more
The Constitution envisions a scheme of affairs in which the president of India is the head of state; in terms of Article 53 with office of the prime minister being the head of See more
Executive powers
The prime minister leads the functioning and exercise of authority of the government of India. The president of India—subject to … See moreArticle 75 of the Constitution of India confers the Parliament with the power to decide the remuneration and other benefits of the … See more
India follows a parliamentary system in which the prime minister is the presiding head of the government and chief of the executive of the … See more
Eligibility
According to Article 84 of the Constitution of India, which sets the principle qualification for member of Parliament, and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, which sets the qualifications for the minister in the … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license