The Governor is the head of the state government and represents the President of India in the state.
The Governor is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
The Governor has the power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the state legislature.
The Governor appoints the Chief Minister of the state on the basis of his or her being the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly.
The Governor can make appointments to various constitutional posts in the state, such as judges of the High Court and the State Election Commissioner.
The Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law.
The Governor has the power to send reports to the President of India on the affairs of the state and to seek instructions from the President on matters of policy.
The Governor is assisted by the Council of Ministers, who are responsible for running the state government and implementing policies and programmes.
The Governor can be removed from office by the President at any time.
The office of the Governor is an important constitutional post and plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law in the state.
