SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor verifies majority support claims through a process of inviting the party or coalition with the majority to form the government and assessing their support in the assembly.
DETAILS:
- The Governor invites the leader of the party or coalition with the majority to prove their majority in the assembly.
- This may involve a floor test where the party must demonstrate they have the support of the majority of elected members.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a party fails to prove majority support, the Governor may dismiss them and invite another party or coalition to form the government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 175 and 180.
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