Correct option is C
Dinesh Goswami Committee, Indrajit Gupta Committee, and Tarkunde Committee are all related to electoral reform in India, while the Santhanam Committee is primarily associated with corruption prevention.
· Dinesh Goswami Committee (1990): Focused on reforms in the electoral process, such as preventing criminalization of politics, curbing the influence of money in elections, and ensuring a free and fair voting process.
· Indrajit Gupta Committee (1998): Dealt with state funding of elections, recommending partial state funding to ensure a level playing field and reduce corruption and undue influence of money in elections.
· Tarkunde Committee (1975): Set up by the Citizens for Democracy under the chairmanship of V.M. Tarkunde, it studied various electoral reforms, including proportional representation and improvements in the electoral system.
· Santhanam Committee (1964): Focused on prevention of corruption, particularly in public administration, and is not directly related to electoral reforms.
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1. Dinesh Goswami Committee emphasized removing the influence of muscle and money power in elections.
2. Indrajit Gupta Committee proposed partial state funding as a measure to promote electoral fairness.
3. Tarkunde Committee recommended proportional representation and addressed systemic reforms to improve democratic participation.
4. Electoral reforms in India are ongoing to address issues like criminalization of politics, transparency in funding, and the use of technology in voting.
5. The Election Commission of India plays a crucial role in implementing electoral reforms to ensure free and fair elections.
6. The importance of transparency and accountability in the election process has been repeatedly emphasized by various committees and reports over the years.
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