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SHORT ANSWER: The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament, while the impeachment of a Governor requires a simple majority in the State Legislative Assembly. DETAILS: - The President can be impeached by a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as per Article 61 of the Constitution. - The Governor can be impeached by a simple majority in the State Legislative Assembly as per Article 156 of the Constitution. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Impeachment leads to removal from office for both the President and the Governor. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Articles 61 and 156