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SHORT ANSWER: The eligibility criteria for the Chief Minister and the Governor differ as the Chief Minister must be a member of the state legislature, while the Governor does not have such a requirement. DETAILS: - Chief Minister must be a citizen of India, at least 25 years old, and a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of the state. - Governor must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and is appointed by the President of India; no requirement to be a member of the legislature. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - N/A SOURCE: - Article 164 (Chief Minister) and Article 153 (Governor) of the Indian Constitution.
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