Question
Who appoints the Governor?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Answer: The correct answer is the President.
The Governor is not directly elected by the people, nor is there an indirect election through a specially constituted electoral college as with the President. Instead, under Article 155, the President appoints the Governor through a formal warrant under his hand and seal, effectively making the Governor a nominee of the central government.
Why Governor is Appointed but not Elected?
The Draft Constitution proposed a directly elected Governor through universal suffrage, but the Constituent Assembly opted for the Presidential appointment to avoid conflicts with the Chief Minister, reduce costs, and preserve the Governor's neutrality.
Direct elections risked fostering separatism and prioritizing personal issues over national interests. Presidential nomination ensures qualified candidates and helps the Centre maintain stability and control during state elections.
Last updated on July, 2026
