What was the main purpose of the Explanation added in the original text?
The main purpose of the Explanation added in the original text is to clarify that a person shall not be deemed to hold any office of profit by reason only that he is the President or Vice-President of the Union or the Governor 1*** of any State or is a Minister either for the Union or for any State. This means that these positions are not considered as holding an office of profit for the purpose of eligibility to be elected as President.