Who among the following hold/s the office during the pleasure of the President?

State Governors

Supreme Court Judges

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Chief Election Commissioner

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Governors of the states, Attorney General of India, Civil Sevices Personal, Council of Ministers and Prime Minister hold the office during the pleasure of President. Article 156 {Term of office of Governor} specifies this condition among several others, "The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President."

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