In addition to the above, the Prime Minister:

  1. Is the chairman of the NITI Aayog, National Integration Council, Inter-State Council, National Water Resources Council, and other bodies.
  2. Plays a significant role in shaping the foreign policy of the country.
  3. Is the chief spokesman of the Union government.
  4. Is the crisis manager-in-chief at the political level during emergencies.
  5. As a leader of the nation, meets various sections of people and receives memoranda regarding their problems.
  6. Is the leader of the party in power.
  7. Is the political head of the services.