SHORT ANSWER:
The two-thirds majority requirement in the impeachment process is designed to ensure that impeachment is not used for politically motivated actions.
DETAILS:
- Impeachment of the President of India requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament as per Article 61 of the Constitution.
- This high threshold helps to protect officials from arbitrary or politically motivated removals.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the impeachment motion fails, the official remains in office and cannot be removed.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61
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