Q. The Constitution 73rd Amendment had initiated the process of political empowerment of the Panchayats in the country. Since then, Panchayat elections have been regularly held in all the States and Union Territories in India where Part IX of the Constitution is applicable. Which among the following states has been an exception to this ?
Answer: Jharkhand
Notes: According to 73rd Amendment to the Constitution the Panchayat elections have been regularly held in all the States and Union Territories in India where Part IX of the Constitution is applicable except in the state of Assam.

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