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Article 54

Article 54. Election of President

The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of—

(a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and

(b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Explanation.— In this article and in article 55, "State" includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Puducherry.

Notes

1.
Article 54 deals with the election of the President of India.
2.
The President is not elected directly by the people.
3.
The President is elected by an Electoral College.
4.
The elected members of both Houses of Parliament form part of the Electoral College.
5.
Nominated members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha do not participate in the Presidential election.
6.
The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) of the States are members of the Electoral College.
7.
Members of the State Legislative Councils (MLCs) are not included in the Electoral College.
8.
The National Capital Territory of Delhi is treated as a 'State' for the purpose of Presidential elections.
9.
The Union Territory of Puducherry is also included in the Electoral College through its elected MLAs.
10.
Article 54 ensures a balance between the representation of the Union and the States in the election of the President.
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