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 Pondicherry
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article 54 of the Indian Constitution say?
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…
Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 54?
Article 54 falls under Part V — The Union — of the Constitution of India.