SHORT ANSWER:
The voting procedures for impeachment of the President of India and a State Governor differ in terms of the majority required in their respective legislative bodies.
DETAILS:
- For the President of India, impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- For a State Governor, impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in the Legislative Assembly of the respective state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, both the President and the Governor are removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 153 and Article 156 of the Constitution of India (for Governor)
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