SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for the governor of a state in India is similar to that of the President but is conducted by the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- The governor can be impeached for violation of the Constitution.
- The process requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of the state legislature.
- The impeachment motion must be signed by at least one-fourth of the total number of members of the house.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the governor is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 156 and Article 361 of the Constitution of India.
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