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Prime Minister of India

The Constitution of India establishes the position of the Prime Minister as the head of government. Here are the key provisions related to the Prime Minister in the Constitution:

1. Article 74: This article deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President. It states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his/her functions.

2. Article 75: This article outlines the appointment and term of office of the Prime Minister. It states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President.

3. Article 78: This article defines the duties of the Prime Minister. It states that it shall be the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and to furnish such information relating to the administration as the President may call for.

4. Article 77: This article deals with the conduct of business of the Government of India. It states that all executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President and shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified by rules to be made by the President. However, the President is empowered to make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and the Prime Minister is responsible for advising the President in the making of these rules.

These are some of the key constitutional provisions that pertain to the Prime Minister in India.

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