SHORT ANSWER:
The requirement for a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament makes the impeachment of the President more challenging than the simple majority needed in a state legislative assembly for a Governor.
DETAILS:
- Impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Impeachment of a Governor only requires a simple majority in the state legislative assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- A failed impeachment process can lead to the continuation of the President or Governor in office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 153 and Article 161 of the Constitution of India (for Governor)
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