Who is the head of the government and exercises all governmental powers?

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The Prime Minister

The President

The Speaker

Head of the ruling party

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The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government who exercises all governmental powers and is also known as the real executive authority.
According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the President must appoint the Prime Minister. Parliament determines the salary and allowances of the Prime Minister from time to time. The Prime Minister has various powers like-
1)      Appointment of the Ministers
2)      Allocation and reshuffling of portfolios
3)      Can ask a minister to resign and can even ask the President to dismiss him
4)      The meetings of the Council of Ministers are presided over by him
5)      Coordinates the activities of the ministers
6)      His resignation can collapse the Council of Ministers
7)      Communicates with the President
8)      Furnishes information to the President
9)      Advises the President regarding the appointment of important officials.

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