Year filters cases and amendments. This article shows the current official edition, not reconstructed historical wording.
54
Year 2026
Constitution of India
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Part V — The Union
Article54
Article 54 — Election of President
The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of— (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. Explanation.—In this article and in article 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of *Puducherry.
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Article 54 deals with election of President. Read the official clauses below for the exact rule, conditions, exceptions, and institutional powers. This overview is an orientation, not a substitute for the constitutional text.
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