The President of India has several key powers: diplomatic powers to negotiate international treaties and represent India abroad; military powers as commander-in-chief of the defense forces, including appointing chiefs; and emergency powers to deal with national emergencies, impose president's rule in states, or declare financial emergencies. The President is also the ceremonial head of state and first citizen, with important executive roles along with the vice president, prime minister and council of ministers.
The President of India has several key powers: diplomatic powers to negotiate international treaties and represent India abroad; military powers as commander-in-chief of the defense forces, including appointing chiefs; and emergency powers to deal with national emergencies, impose president's rule in states, or declare financial emergencies. The President is also the ceremonial head of state and first citizen, with important executive roles along with the vice president, prime minister and council of ministers.
The President of India has several key powers: diplomatic powers to negotiate international treaties and represent India abroad; military powers as commander-in-chief of the defense forces, including appointing chiefs; and emergency powers to deal with national emergencies, impose president's rule in states, or declare financial emergencies. The President is also the ceremonial head of state and first citizen, with important executive roles along with the vice president, prime minister and council of ministers.
• Diplomatic Powers of President • International Treaties and agreements that are approved by the Parliament are negotiated and concluded in his name • He is the representative of India in international forums and affairs • Military Powers of President • He is the commander of the defence forces of India. He appoints:
• Chief of the Army
• Chief of the Navy • Chief of the Air Force • Emergency Powers of President • He deals with three types of emergencies given in the Indian Constitution:
• National Emergency (Article 352)
• President’s Rule (Article 356 & 365) • Financial Emergency (Article 360) • The President is the first citizen and the head of the State. He has an important role in the country’s governance as the executive powers of the Union are vested in him.
• President of India is a part of the Union
Executive along with the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Attorney- General of India.