Question

Give a brief mention of the position of the prime minister and his powers as the leader of the nation

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The Prime Minister is also the link between the cabinet and the Parliament. He is the chief spokesperson of the government in the Parliament, along with the leader of the party in majority in the Lok Sabha. It is his responsibility to announce important policy decisions

Answer 2

Prime Minister as Leader of the Nation:

1. The Prime Minister represents the nation. When he speaks, the whole nation is supposed to be speaking through him.
2. During a national crisis like war, even the opposition parties support the Prime Minister.
3. The Prime Minister decides what kind of relations India would have with other countries.
4. The Prime Minister tries to protect the interests of the country in international forums. He discusses matters of mutual interest with other leaders, keeping the interests of India in mind.
5. At the time of General Election, it is the proposed Prime Minister for whom or against whom the people vote.
6. The Prime Minister is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Niti Aayog and the Atomic Energy Commission.

Prime Minister inside the Parliament:

• Leader of the Lok Sabha
• Spokesperson of the Government
• Defender of Government Policies
• Intervention in case of Controversial Issues