SHORT ANSWER:
The Parliament and State Legislature have different roles in the impeachment process for the President and Governors, respectively.
DETAILS:
- The Parliament, consisting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, is responsible for impeaching the President under Article 61 of the Constitution.
- The State Legislature, consisting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council (if applicable), is responsible for impeaching the Governor under Article 153 and Article 161 of the Constitution.
- The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament, while the impeachment of the Governor requires a two-thirds majority in the State Legislative Assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President or Governor is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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