SHORT ANSWER:
The voting requirement for the impeachment of the President is different from that of other officials, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
DETAILS:
- The President can be impeached by a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as per Article 61 of the Constitution.
- Other officials, like judges, can be impeached by a similar two-thirds majority in both Houses, but the process and grounds for impeachment may vary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The higher threshold for the President may make impeachment less likely compared to other officials.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61
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