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SHORT ANSWER: The state legislature plays a role in the impeachment of a governor by initiating the process, while the Parliament handles the impeachment of the President at the national level. DETAILS: - In the case of a governor, the state legislature can initiate impeachment proceedings as per Article 361 of the Indian Constitution. - The process requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of the state legislature for impeachment. - For the President, the Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) must also follow a similar two-thirds majority requirement as per Article 61 of the Constitution. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If impeached, both the governor and the president are removed from office. SOURCE: - The Constitution of India, Articles 61 and 361.