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Which of the following bodies or authorities conducts elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities in every State under the provisions of the Indian Constitution?
A. Election Commission of India
B. State Public Service Commission
C. State Election Commission✓ Correct Answer
D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
💡 Solution & Explanation
Articles 243K and 243ZA empower the State Election Commission to oversee, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct elections for local government bodies. The Election Commission of India handles parliamentary and state legislative elections instead. Each state has its own independent State Election Commissioner appointed by the Governor.
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