अनुच्छेद 56

The framers wanted a stable, continuous head of state modeled loosely on parliamentary systems, where the President is a constitutional figurehead rather than an executive ruler. Fixing a five-year term aligned the presidency's rhythm with other constitutional bodies, while the resignation and impeachment provisions ensured there were lawful, dignified exits if the President chose to step down or acted unconstitutionally. Clause (c)'s continuity rule prevents any vacuum in the highest constitutional office, ensuring governance never technically lacks a President even during transition delays.

• धरण: The President's term ends automatically after exactly five years, even if no new President has been chosen yet.

  घटना: Clause (1)(c) says the outgoing President continues in office until the successor actually enters office, avoiding any gap.

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• धरण: The President can be removed from office just like a Prime Minister, through a simple no-confidence vote.

  घटना: The President can only be removed through impeachment for violating the Constitution, following the specific procedure in Article 61—not through ordinary political processes.

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• धरण: The President's resignation takes effect only after Parliament or the Vice-President formally accepts it.

  घटना: Under clause (a), resignation is effective immediately upon writing to the Vice-President; clause (2) merely requires informing the Speaker afterward.

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