SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India has the power to initiate impeachment proceedings, while a Governor does not have a similar role in the impeachment process of state officials.
DETAILS:
- The President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution under Article 61.
- The impeachment process involves both Houses of Parliament.
- The Governor does not have the authority to impeach state officials; that power lies with the state legislature.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President is removed from office; the Governor has no impeachment power.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 61 and 153.
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