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India's Vice Presidents, Council of Ministers, and President Powers

India's Vice Presidents, Council of Ministers, and President Powers

The President of India can ask the Supreme Court for their opinion on important legal questions.

The Supreme Court's advice is not mandatory for the President to follow.

The Council of Ministers assists and advises the President in their duties.

The Vice President is a key figure and the recent oath of Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan as the 15th Vice President took place.

Also, the President of India is eligible for re-election.

There are regulations for the Council of Ministers and there is also information about past vice presidents of India.

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