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Home The Constitution Part VI Article 155
Art. 155 Part VI: The States

Appointment of Governor

Exact text — Constitution of India

The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

Unlike the President (indirectly elected) or the Union's Prime Minister (drawn from the elected legislature), a state's Governor is directly APPOINTED by the President — reflecting the office's role as, in part, a representative of Union interests within state governance, alongside its role as the state's own constitutional head.
Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is why Governors are appointed rather than elected, and why gubernatorial appointments (and, controversially at times, removals) have periodically been a point of Centre-State political tension, since the appointment flows from the Union government's advice to the President rather than from the state's own political process.

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Art. 156 — Term of Office of Governor
Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 155

Does the state's own government have any say in who becomes Governor?
Not formally — the appointment is made by the President (acting on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers), without any constitutionally mandated consultation with the state government, which has been a recurring point of political controversy, particularly when Centre and state are governed by different parties.
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The text above reproduces Article 155 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.