Explanation: The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president.

• He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a way, he is a nominee of the Central government.
• But, as held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government.
• It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity