Question

How the Prime-minister is appointed?

Answer 1

The President of India appoints the Prime Minister of India in accordance with the power vested in him by article 75 of Part V of the Constitution. According to its provision, the President shall appoint the Prime Minister and then a council of ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Answer 2

The prime minister is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha.

Explanation:

• The members of the Lok Sabha are elected by the various constituencies of India during the Lok Sabha elections nation-wide.
• Now these MP’s(members of parliament) that are elected from various constituencies form a majority to form a government and elect the prime Minister.
• For the prime minister to be elected he must have about 50% of the total number of MPs in the parliament. The prime minister is the Executive head of the country.