What is Article 87 of Indian constitution ?|Article 87 of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s Special Address to the Parliament of India at the beginning of each year or the first session after a general election.

 

What is Article 87 of Indian constitution ?

Article 87 of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s Special Address to the Parliament of India at the beginning of each year or the first session after a general election.

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📜 Text of Article 87 (Simplified)

🔹 Clause (1): Presidential Address

At the beginning of the first session of each year, and after each general election to the Lok Sabha, the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together.

• In this address, the President informs Parliament of the causes of the summons, i.e., gives an overview of the government's policies, priorities, and agenda.

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🔹 Clause (2): Rules for Discussion

The procedure for discussing the President's address shall be regulated by rules made by each House of Parliament.

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✅ Key Points of Article 87

Feature	Description
When does the President address?	✅ At the first session each year

                                    ✅ After every **general election to Lok Sabha** |

| Who is addressed? | Both Houses of Parliament assembled together (Joint Session) |
| Purpose of address | To inform about policies, achievements, and plans of the government |
| Who prepares the speech? | The speech is written by the Government, delivered by the President |
| Discussion on the address | Both Houses debate the address via a “Motion of Thanks” |

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🧾 Example

• In January or February every year, the President addresses Parliament at the start of the Budget Session.

• After a new Lok Sabha is elected, the President gives a special inaugural address.

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🗣️ What is a "Motion of Thanks"?

After the President's address:

• A “Motion of Thanks” is moved in both Houses.

• MPs debate the speech — supporting or criticizing the government’s plans.

• The Prime Minister replies at the end of the debate.

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📌 Summary of Article 87

Provision	Description
Who delivers the address	President of India
When is it given?	✅ At the first session of each year

                         ✅ After a **general Lok Sabha election**             |

| What is covered? | Government’s plans, policies, and agenda |
| Debate allowed? | ✅ Yes, via Motion of Thanks in both Houses |

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