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President of India from "summary" of Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
The President is the head of the state. The President of India is the ceremonial head of the state and the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. The President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. The President can be re-elected. However, there is no limit on the number of terms that a President can serve. The President can resign from his office by addressing his resignation to the Vice-President. The Vice-President can act as President until a new President is elected. The President can also be removed from office by impeachment for violation of the Constitution. The President has certain powers and functions. The President can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha. The President can also address the Parliament and send messages to the Parliament. The Pr...
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