SHORT ANSWER:
Emergency provisions can enhance the central government's power over state governments, particularly increasing the role of governors.
DETAILS:
- Under Article 356 of the Constitution, the President can impose President's Rule in a state, leading to the dismissal of the state government.
- The governor can assume greater authority and may directly oversee the administration of the state.
- The central government can legislate on matters in the state list during the emergency.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly can be dissolved, and elections may be delayed.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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