Explained | Powers of the President of India | The Hindu

Droupadi Murmu took the oath of office as the 15th President of India on July 25 The Indian presidency differs from most presidencies across the world The President does not exercise executive powers So, what are some of the important powers vested in the President? As the head of the executive, the President has the power to dissolve or call the Houses of Parliament. Every legislation is enacted into a law only after receiving the President’s approval The President of India is the commander-in-chief of the Indian armed forces He or she has the power to declare war or peace with any country, and all treaties are made in the name of the President. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu   Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - What are the important powers vested in the President 01:13 - Promulgating ordinances 1:36 - Emergency Powers 1:57 - Can the President declare war?