SHORT ANSWER:
The requirement for a two-thirds majority in Parliament for the impeachment of the President differs from the removal of state governors, which requires a simple majority in the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- Impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- Removal of a state governor requires a simple majority in the state legislative assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India (for Governors)
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