As per the direction of the Supreme Court, which committee was set up in the year 2005 to investigate the issue of student union elections in universities and colleges?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is Lyngdoh Committee.
The Lyngdoh Committee was constituted in 2005 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), following the directions of the Supreme Court of India. The purpose of this committee was to examine the issue of student union elections in universities and colleges across the country, with the goal of curbing the influence of money, muscle power, and criminal elements in campus politics.
The committee was chaired by J.M. Lyngdoh, the former Chief Election Commissioner of India. The formation of the committee was prompted by growing concerns over violence and criminalization in student politics, especially in institutions where elections had become highly politicized and disruptive to the academic environment.
The Lyngdoh Committee submitted its report in 2006, recommending a series of guidelines for the conduct of student elections. These included:
· Age and academic performance criteria for candidates.
· Expenditure limits.
· Bans on the use of printed posters and loudspeakers.
· Prohibition of political party involvement.
The Supreme Court later mandated the implementation of these recommendations, making the Lyngdoh Committee Report a landmark intervention in regulating student politics in India.
Information Booster:
· Established in 2005 on the Supreme Court’s direction.
· Chaired by J.M. Lyngdoh, former Chief Election Commissioner.
· Aimed to ensure clean, fair, and non-violent student union elections.
· Recommended age limit of 22 years for undergraduates and 25 years for postgraduates.
· Required minimum attendance and academic performance to qualify as candidates.