SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor of a state in India invites the party or coalition with a majority in the Legislative Assembly to form the government.
DETAILS:
- The Governor assesses which party has the support of the majority of elected representatives in the Assembly.
- The party or coalition must have the confidence of the majority to be invited to form the government.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a party does not have a majority, it cannot be invited to form the government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 164
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