Question

Who is responsible to conduct elections to local self-governed bodies/institutions ?

Answer 1

Election Commission of India conducts election of India which is directly hold by the President and Vice President of India

Answer is Election Commission of India

Answer 2

State Election Commission is responsible to conduct elections to local self-governed bodies/institutions.

Explanation:

• The local self-governing bodies come under the level of state.
• The election for the local governing body is initiated by 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments.
• These bodies include rural bodies under 73rd constitutional amendment and urban bodies under 74th constitutional amendment.
• The rural bodies include Gram Panchayats, Zilla Panchayats, and Mandal Panchayats. The urban bodies include corporation and municipality.