SHORT ANSWER:
Governors can influence the passage of bills by giving assent or dissent as per Article 200 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 200 allows the Governor to either give assent to a bill, withhold assent, or return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration.
- The Governor's assent is necessary for a bill to become law in the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the Governor withholds assent, the bill cannot become law.
- If a bill is returned and passed again by the legislature, the Governor must give assent.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 200
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