Explanation:

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission for the ‘superintendence, direction, and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of elections’ in India. This body administers elections to Lok Sabha, rajya sabha, state legislative assemblies, office of the president, office of the vice- president, etc. The elections to the local bodies are conducted by the State Election Commission, which is established by the state government.