1. The President is not elected directly by the people. All the Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members state Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) elect her.
2. A candidate standing for President’s post has to get a majority of votes to win the election. This ensures that the President can be seen to represent the entire nation.
3. The President can never claim the kind of direct popular mandate that the Prime Minister can. This ensures that she remains only a nominal executive.
