“The President of India is neither merely a ceremonial figure nor an alternative centre of executive power.” Analyse the constitutional position of the President and the scope of presidential discretion. Evaluate the office’s role in safeguarding parliamentary democracy and constitutional governance.

Q3. “The President of India is neither merely a ceremonial figure nor an alternative centre of executive power.” Analyse the constitutional position of the President and the scope of presidential discretion. Evaluate the office’s role in safeguarding parliamentary democracy and constitutional governance. (15 M)