Mention any two reasons for the indirect election of the President.

Two reasons for the indirect election of the President are:

1. If the President were to be elected directly by the people, he/she could become a rival centre of power to the Council of Ministers. This would go against the parliamentary system of government based on ministerial responsibility.
2. If the President were elected only by the members of Parliament, he/she might become a nominee of the ruling party like the Prime Minister and would not adequately represent the States of the Union. Election through an Electoral College of elected MPs and MLAs ensures that the President represents the entire nation, including the States.