Question

Prime Minister occupies a unique position in the Parliament. How?

Answer 1

The Prime Minister occupies a unique position in the Parliament because of the following reasons:

• The Prime Minister is the chief spokesperson of the Executive as well as the leader of the Lok Sabha.
• The Prime Minister holds the power to dismiss and appoint ministers and can ask a blundering minister to resign.
• The Prime Minister directs as well as defends the policies of the Executive.
• The Prime Minister is responsible for intervening in the controversial matters and settling the debate.
• The Prime Minister’s resignation automatically dismisses the whole cabinet.