Presidential Address to Parliament: Article 87
The question asks to identify the specific Article of the Indian Constitution that governs the President's special address to the Parliament.
Constitutional Provisions Overview
- Article 87: This Article specifically mandates the President to address both the Houses of Parliament assembled together. This address occurs at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year.
- Article 79 defines the Constitution of Parliament.
- Article 81 pertains to the composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
- Article 85 deals with the summoning, prorogation, and dissolution of Parliament sessions.
Identifying the Correct Article
Based on the constitutional provisions:
- The requirement for a special address by the President is explicitly stated in Article 87.
- While other Articles (79, 81, 85) relate to Parliament's functioning, they do not cover the specific procedure of the President's address.
Therefore, Article \(87\) is the correct provision for the President's special address to the Parliament.
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