The Indian Constitution reflects the idea of federalism with a strong unitary bias by establishing a delicate balance of authority between the Union and the States. The institution of the governor, which is intended to serve as the constitutional head of state and replicate the President’s function at the federal level, is at the centre of this structure. In reality, however, the governor has frequently turned into a hot spot in the struggle for power between the federal government and state governments. This tension is best illustrated by the recent disputes in Tamil Nadu and Punjab, which raise important issues regarding federalism, democratic governance, and the morality of the constitution.