Article 153 of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Governor for each State in India.
📜 Text of Article 153:
"There shall be a Governor for each State:
Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States."
📌 Key Points of Article 153:
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Governor for Each State:
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Every state in India shall have a Governor as its constitutional head.
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One Governor for Multiple States:
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The same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more states.
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This provision is often used for smaller northeastern states, such as Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, etc., where one Governor serves multiple states.
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🧠 Importance of Article 153:
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The Governor acts as the nominal head of the state, similar to how the President is the head at the Union level.
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The real power lies with the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, but the Governor plays a key constitutional role.
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It forms the basis for the executive structure at the State level.
🔍 Example:
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As of recent years, individuals like B.D. Mishra or R.N. Ravi have been appointed as Governor for more than one state.
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