<P> The governors and lieutenant - governors / administrators of the states and union territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level . Governors exist in the states while lieutenant - governors exist in union territories and in the National Capital Territory of Delhi . The governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states and his / her councils of ministers . </P>
difference between governor and chief minister in india
The governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states