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SHORT ANSWER: The process of initiating impeachment proceedings against the President of India involves a motion in either House of Parliament. DETAILS: - A motion for impeachment can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. - The motion must be signed by at least one-fourth of the total number of members of the House. - The motion must state the grounds for impeachment. - The motion is then discussed and must be passed by a two-thirds majority in that House. - After passing in one House, it is sent to the other House for consideration. - The second House also must pass the motion by a two-thirds majority. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If the impeachment motion is passed by both Houses, the President is removed from office. SOURCE: - Article 61 of the Constitution of India