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Who is called the first citizen of India?
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 25th, 2023
The president is known as the first citizen of India. Although granted with these powers by the Constitution of India, the position is largely a formal one and executive powers are de facto exercised by the prime minister. The Vice President is called the second citizen of India. Venkaiah Naidu is the current vice president of India since 2017.
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Second citizen
The Vice President is the second citizen of India. Venkaiah Naidu is the current vice president of India since 2017.
Summary
The president of India is the head of the state of India and the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The president is referred to as the first citizen of India. Although vested with these powers by the Constitution of India, the position is largely a ceremonial one and executive powers are de facto exercised by the prime minister.
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