Governor & State Government

Governor is constitutional head of state; CM leads state Cabinet; federalism in practice

India 🇮🇳 1950 State & Federalism

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Governor appointed by President (Art 155); holds office at President's pleasure; term nominally 5 years
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Governor appoints CM (leader of majority in state assembly); CM runs state government
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State Legislature: Vidhan Sabha (lower house) in all states; Vidhan Parishad (upper house) in 6 states

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Governor & State Government

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