The might of Raisina Hill

With the election of the next occupant of Rashtrapati Bhavan hardly two months away, the office of the president is in the news. It would be instructive to recall how presidents have interpreted and exercised their power during the last six decades and more. The president has some crucial powers and constitutional responsibilities that he has to exercise on his own. In case no party or coalition commands a clear majority support in the House, the president has to use his judgement to decide whom to call to form the government.

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