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1. India

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   India is the world's most populous democracy, operating under a federal parliamentary constitutional republic framework. The structure is defined by the Constitution of India, adopted in 1950.
   The executive branch is headed by the President of India (the ceremonial head of state) and the Prime Minister of India (the head of government). The legislature, known as the Parliament of India, is bicameral, consisting of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Raj…

2. Prime Minister Of India

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   Constitutional Basis and Appointment
   The Prime Minister is formally appointed by the President. However, convention dictates that the President must appoint the leader of the party or coalition that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Parliament of India).
   The eligibility criteria for the Prime Minister are the same as those for a member of the Parliament. If an individual appointed as Prime Minister is not a member of either house of Parliament at the time of appointment, they are required to become a member …

3. Republic Of India

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   The executive power is formally held by the President of India, currently Droupadi Murmu (as of the time of this document's creation), though real executive authority resides with the Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister.
   The legislature, the Parliament of India (Sansad), is bicameral:
   Lok Sabha (House of the People): The directly elected lower house, with a maximum strength of 552 members.
   Rajya Sabha (Council of States): The indirectly elected upper house, representing the states and territories.