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The post of Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Chief Minister are provided by the

Representation of Peoples’ Act, 1950

Representation of Peoples Act 1951

Parliament

Conventions and precedents

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The Deputy Prime Minister of India is a member of the Union Cabinet in the Government of India. It is not technically a constitutional office, it seldom carries any specific powers.
A deputy prime minister usually also holds a key cabinet portfolio such as home minister or finance minister.

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