SHORT ANSWER:
Parliament and state legislatures participate in the impeachment process by voting on the impeachment of the President or state governors.
DETAILS:
- The Parliament has the authority to impeach the President of India under Article 61 of the Constitution.
- State legislatures can impeach the Governor under Article 156 of the Constitution.
- The impeachment process requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament or in the state legislature.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President or Governor is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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