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The President exercises her discretion for the appointment of the Prime Minister when no party or coalition secures a majority in the Lok Sabha.

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The given statement is true.
The President exercises her discretion for the appointment of the Prime Minister when no party or coalition secures a majority in the Lok Sabha.
One of the most critical responsibilities performed by the President is the appointment of the Prime Minister. The President has to appoint the party leader with the majority votes or the leader of a coalition of parties as the Prime Minister. In case of no clear-cut majority by a party or a coalition, the President exercises her discretion and appoints the one most likely to have a majority. Post the appointment of the Prime Minister. The President appoints a council of ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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