SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India appoints and can remove the Prime Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.
DETAILS:
- The President appoints the Prime Minister, who is usually the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha.
- The President appoints other ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- The President can remove the Prime Minister by accepting their resignation or if the Prime Minister loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; the process is constitutional.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 75
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