Article 54: Election of President

Part III: Fundamental Rights

The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of—

(a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and

(b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Explanation.—In this article and in article 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Puducherry.

Draft Constitution of India 1948

The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of-

(a) The members of both Houses of Parliament, and

(b) The elected members of the Legislatures of the States.

The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of —

(a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and

(b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.