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Functions of a prime minister in India

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Functions of a prime minister in India.
a) He is the head of the federal government.
b) He is the leader of the house to which he belongs. (he can be either a member of the rajya sabha (upper house) or lok sabha.
c) As head of the council of ministers, the prime minister oversees the work of all the ministries.
d) Chairs cabinet meetings, which are normally held in the cabinet room.
e) Guides the president on appointment to the cabinet.
f) Participates in the lawmaking process as a member of the lok sabha.