Prime Minister & Cabinet

Real head of government; leads Cabinet; commands Lok Sabha majority; determines government policy

India 🇮🇳 1947 President & Executive

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PM appointed by President but must command Lok Sabha majority; Art 74: Cabinet aids and advises President
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Council of Ministers: Cabinet (senior), Minister of State, Deputy Minister — collectively responsible to Lok Sabha
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PM chairs Cabinet; controls appointments; sets national policy; represents India internationally

⚖️ Did you know? Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first (and longest-serving) PM (1947–1964); Indira Gandhi first female PM; Narendra Modi longest-serving since Nehru

Prime Minister & Cabinet

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