Constitutional position of Prime Minister of India

The Prime Minister of India, as per the Constitution, is the head of the government, appointed by the President, and is the leader of the Council of Ministers, which is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. 

Appointment:

The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India, typically the leader of the party or coalition that holds a majority in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament). 

Head of the Council of Ministers:

The Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers, which is responsible for advising and assisting the President in the exercise of their functions. 

Collective Responsibility:

The Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, meaning that the government can be forced to resign if it loses the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha. 

Constitutional Provisions:

1. Article 74(1): There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President. 

2. Article 75(1): The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President, and the other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. 

3. Article 75(3): The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.