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President of India: Powers, Election, Veto, Pardoning & Comparison

Introduction “The President is not merely a head of state, but the constitutional conscience-keeper of the nation.” — Inspired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision The President of India serves as the head of the Indian State, its first citizen, and represents the unity of the nation. India has a parliamentary democracy, which means the real […]

Elections of President and Vice President– Key Differences

1 Comment | UPSC | September 9, 2025

Today, NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan won the vice-presidential election and became 15th Vice–president of India. He won 452 votes out of 752 valid votes. As recently, the sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar refocused attention on the Vice President elections. This particular political and constitutional process is now also important and relevant for numerous

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