Question

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is the most Powerful Institution in the Indian Polity. In this context, answer the following: State briefly the position of the Prime Minister in the Parliamentary system of Government. State any two powers the Prime Minister has as a leader of the Nation.

Accepted Answer

Answer

Position: The Prime Minister is the de facto or the real leader of the nation.

He is the Leader of the Lok Sabha.
He is the defender of Government policies.
He intervenes in case of controversial issues.
Addresses nation during emergency or on important occasions.
Represents and visits countries – for economic and social issues of the nation.
Chairman of Niti Aayog and Atomic Energy Commission.
Decides what kind of relations India would have with other countries.
Keeps President informed of the decision of the Cabinet.