Article 157
Part VI · The States
Qualifications for appointment as Governor
No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article 157 of the Indian Constitution say?
No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years.
Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 157?
Article 157 falls under Part VI — The States — of the Constitution of India.