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Art. 153 Part VI: The States

Governors of States

Exact text — Constitution of India

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.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article establishes the office of Governor as each state's head — mirroring the President's role at the Union level. The proviso specifically allows one person to simultaneously serve as Governor for multiple states, an arrangement that has occasionally been used, particularly for smaller neighbouring states.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is the foundational Article for state-level executive authority — every Indian state has its own Governor, appointed (as later Articles clarify) by the President, serving as the constitutional head of that state's government.

Read alongside this one

Art. 154 — Executive Power of State

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 153

Can one Governor really serve two different states simultaneously?

Yes — this has happened periodically in Indian history, particularly for smaller states or in specific administrative circumstances, using this Article's explicit provision for shared Governors.

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