Question

Why is the President of India referred to as a Nominal Head of the State?

Answer 1

Hint: The President of India is the Executive President of the Republic of India. All executive functions of the union are done by him. According to article 53, the executive power of the union lies in them. The President of India is the supreme commander of Indian defense.

Complete answer: The President of India is referred to as a Nominal Head of State because India obeys the parliamentary system of the Government. In reality, the power is exercised by the Council of Ministers and it is headed by the Prime Minister of India. The President of India takes decisions on the behalf of the Prime Minister (PM). The President of India has 2 Legislative powers which suggest his nominal status are- (1) According to the Indian Constitution, before taking any decision the President is required to exercise his powers on the advice and help of his Council of Ministers. (2) To declare any kind of emergency made by the President of India must have to be passed by the Parliament within one month. If it does not pass then it ceases to exist.
Additional Note: Pratibha Devisingh Patil was the first woman President of India. She served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012. She’s also served as the Governor of Rajasthan from 2004 to 2007.

Note: The President of India is the one who appoints the Chief Justice of Supreme Court (CJSC), other judges, and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) with the suggestion of the Prime Minister (PM) of India. The President is the first citizen of the country. He has some discretionary powers such as Suspense Veto, Pocket Veto, Under Article 78 the President has the right to seek administration information from the Prime Minister and so many other powers.