Question

Why do you think the above group of people is not involved in electing the President of India? Why are the common people not involved in the election of the president?

Answer 1

The common people do not directly elect the President of India because the President is elected through an indirect election system.

• The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected MPs and elected MLAs.
• This system ensures that both the Union and State governments have a role in choosing the President.
• The President is the constitutional head of the country, while elected representatives are chosen to represent the people in this election.
• Direct voting by all citizens is not used because the President does not directly run the government; the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, exercises executive power.
• Therefore, common people participate indirectly by electing their MPs and MLAs, who then take part in electing the President.