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.
DETAILS:
- In the case of a governor, the state legislature can initiate impeachment proceedings through a resolution passed by a majority.
- The impeachment process requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of the state legislature for removal.
- For the President, the Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) must also pass a resolution with a two-thirds majority in both houses for impeachment.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the governor or president is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 153-167 (for governors) and Articles 61-75 (for the President).
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