Consider the following statements:
1) In India, only the President, but not the Governors of the States, has the power to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.
2) In India, though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The President of India has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment under Article 72, while Governors have similar powers under Article 161 for offenses against state laws. During a state emergency, the Governor acts as the agent of the Centre.

Consider the Following Statements