How is the Prime Minister appointed? What is the term of his office?

How is the Prime Minister appointed? What is the term of his office?

Ans.

(i) The President appoints the Prime Minister. But the President cannot appoint anyone she likes.

(ii) The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha, as Prime Minister. In case no single party or alliance gets a majority, the President appoints the person most likely to secure a majority support.

(iii) The Prime Minister docs not have a fixed tenure. He continues in power so long as he remains the leader of the majority party or coalition.