Opinions of Prominent Figures on the President of India

Comprehensive Summary: Opinions of Prominent Figures on the President of India (English Text)

Source: Summarized and Translated from Telugu Text Image

Opinions on the Position of President

B.R. Ambedkar

• "The position of President can be compared to the British Crown because they are the head of the country only, not the rulers." - Ambedkar

• "The President acts as a friend, guide, and philosopher to the Central Council of Ministers." - Dr. Ambedkar

Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad

• "Since India follows a parliamentary system, the President is a constitutional head who acts only on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister." - Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

• "The position of President symbolizes the unity of the country. The President plays a key role in the progress of our country." - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Jawaharlal Nehru

• "The Indian Constitution has entrusted administrative powers to the Central Council of Ministers. Although the President does not actually exercise key powers, our constitution has given them special respect and prominence." - Jawaharlal Nehru

M.V. Pylee

• "The position and prominence of the President depend on the use of discretionary powers granted to them by our Constitution." - M.V. Pylee

M.P. Jain

• "After the 42nd and 44th amendments, the position of President has become even more nominal." - M.P. Jain

Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer

• "In the 1974 Shamsher Singh vs. Government of India case, a S.C. bench led by Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer ruled that the President must act only in accordance with the advice and suggestions of the Central Council of Ministers."

This is a comprehensive summary translated from the Telugu text image. For detailed information, please refer to original sources on the Indian Constitution and government websites.