SHORT ANSWER:
To be eligible for the position of Chief Minister in India, a person must be a citizen of India and a member of the legislative assembly, while the Governor must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years old.
DETAILS:
- Chief Minister must be a citizen of India and a member of the Legislative Assembly of the state.
- Governor must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and not a member of the legislature of the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a Chief Minister or Governor does not meet these criteria, they may be disqualified from holding office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 164 (Chief Minister) and 153 (Governor)
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