The Governor acts as the state's constitutional head and executive representative, appointed by the President for a 5-year term under Articles 153-162 of the Indian Constitution. Key powers include appointing the Chief Minister, summoning legislaturesThey must act on the advice of the Council of Ministers, though they possess discretionary powers.
Key Constitutional Articles regarding the Governor (Part VI):
Article 153: Governors of States.
Article 154: Executive power of State, vested in the Governor.
Article 155: Appointment of Governor by the President.
Article 156: Term of office (5 years or "pleasure of the Preside
Article 157 & 158: Qualifications (35+ years old, citizen) and Conditions (no holding office of profit/member of legislature).
Article 159: Oath or affirmation.
Article 161: Power to grant pardons, suspend, remit, or commute sentences.
Article 163: Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor.
Article 176: Special address to the House(s) of the Legislature.
Article 200: Assent to Bills, including the power to reserve bills for the Pr
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