The Governor's office is neither decorative nor inconsequential. It assumes a constitutional role as presided essential if the Governor actively contribute to the governance of a state and reinforce the principles of federalism in the country?

Governor's office - neither decorative nor inconsequential. Active contribution to Governance: (1) Appoints state election commission & finance commission; (2) Gives assent to bills passed by legislative assembly - can reserve or reject also; (3) In case of hung assembly, he/she appoints the CM from majority; (4) He can ask for any report on day-to-day governance from CM; (5) He submits recommendation to President for use of Article 356 in case of constitutional breakdown.