Correct Answer:
Option A - The State Election Commission is entrusted with the task of conducting free and fair elections for local bodies in the state.
• Under Article 243 (2) (A), the supervision, direction and control of the election processes and the management of all elections of municipalities will be under the authority of the State Election Commission.
• Under Article 243 (K) (1), the responsibility of elections to Panchayati Raj institutions has been entrusted to the State Election Commission.
A. The State Election Commission is entrusted with the task of conducting free and fair elections for local bodies in the state.
• Under Article 243 (2) (A), the supervision, direction and control of the election processes and the management of all elections of municipalities will be under the authority of the State Election Commission.
• Under Article 243 (K) (1), the responsibility of elections to Panchayati Raj institutions has been entrusted to the State Election Commission.