SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India can intervene in conflicts between state governors and chief ministers under Article 356 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state if the governance is not functioning according to the Constitution.
- The President can act based on the advice of the Council of Ministers or on the report of the governor.
- The President can also call for a meeting between the governor and the chief minister to resolve issues.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the President imposes President's Rule, the state assembly can be dissolved, and the state will be governed by the central government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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