Article 54 of CoI : Article 54: Election of President.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Imagine that the term of the current President of India is coming to an end. To elect a new President, an electoral college is formed. This electoral college includes:

• All the elected members of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
• All the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

The members of this electoral college will cast their votes to elect the new President of India.

Example 2:

Suppose there is a vacancy in the office of the President due to resignation. The Chief Election Commissioner of India announces the schedule for the Presidential election. The electoral college, which includes:

• Elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
• Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all States, including Delhi and Puducherry.

These members will participate in the voting process. Each member's vote has a certain value based on the population they represent. The candidate who secures the majority of votes is declared the new President of India.