The Indian President is the head of the state and he is also called the first citizen of India. He is a part of Union Executive, provisions of which are dealt with Article 52-78 including articles related to President (Article 52-62). Under these articles, information on how a President is elected, his powers and functions, and also his impeachment process is given .The Presidents may dismiss a judge with a two-thirds vote of the two Houses of the parliament.

Who is President of India?

The Indian President is the head of the state. He is the first citizen of India and is a symbol of solidarity, unity, and integrity of the nation. He is a part of Union Executive along with the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Attorney-General of India.
The primary duty of the President is to preserve ,protect and defend the constitution.

How is President elected?

There is no direct election for the Indian President. An electoral college elects him. The electoral college responsible for President’s elections comprises elected members of:

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Legislative Assemblies of the states (Legislative Councils have no role)

Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry

Who does not take part in the President’s elections?

The following group of people is not involved in electing the President of India:

1.Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha (12)
2.Nominated Members of State Legislative Assemblies
3.Members of Legislative Councils (Both elected and nominated) in bicameral legislatures
4.Nominated Members of union territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

What are the qualifications of the President?

A candidate has to meet some qualifications to be elected as the president. Those qualifications of the President are:

1.He should be an Indian Citizen
2.His age should be a minimum of 35 years
3.He should qualify the conditions to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha
4.He should not hold any office of profit under the central government, state government, or any public authority

What are the conditions of the President’s office?

There are a few conditions for the candidate running for the President’s elections:

1.He cannot be a member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. If he has been a member of either of the house, he should vacate the seat on his first day as President in the office
2.He should not hold any office of profit
For his residence, Rashtrapati Bhavan is provided to him without the payment of rent
3.Parliament decides his emoluments, allowances and privileges
4.Parliament cannot diminish his emoluments and allowances during his term of office.

What is the Ordinance Making Power of the President?

Article 123 deals with the ordinance making power of the President. The President has many legislative powers and this power is one of them. He promulgates an ordinance on the recommendation of the union cabinet. To read more on Ordinance Making Power of the President, check the linked article.