The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The State Election Commission in Odisha is responsible for conducting elections to the following:
- Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): These are local self-government institutions at the village, block, and district levels.
- Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): These are local self-government institutions at the municipal corporation, municipal council, and nagar panchayat levels.
- State Legislature: This is the legislative body of the state government.
The State Election Commission is an independent body that is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to these institutions. It is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, who is assisted by two Election Commissioners. The Commission is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls, the conduct of elections, and the declaration of results.
The State Election Commission is a vital institution in the democratic process. It ensures that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process and that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.