The Presidents of India
First Online: November 12,2006
Page Last Updated: January 31,2010
The post of the President is a largely ceremonial in India, as the
executive is governed by the Prime Minister's
office. However at times of national crisis (the President is the chief of all
armed forces), the decisions the President takes are very important for the
future of India.
In the history of India since independence, the President of India is yet to make an
impact with a bold and strategic decision. However, the inability of the
successive presidents to lead the country has led to unstable governments,
imposition of Emergency, and general dilution of the post of the
President. The President's office is often abused by the warring politicians who
engineer political instability by switching political parties, when an interim
"President's Rule" is enforced, paving way for fresh elections.
-- Vikas Kamat
List of Presidents of India
