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Santiago Martin, India's 'lottery king' and his company, emerged as the top political donor in India, spending 13.68 billion Indian rupees between 2019 and 2024. Their significant contributions came as the nation recently scrapped the system allowing anonymous donations to political parties.
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How might the elimination of anonymous political donations impact the transparency of India's political funding landscape?
What ethical considerations should be addressed when wealthy individuals or corporations make substantial political contributions?
What measures could be implemented to ensure accountability and reduce the potential for corruption in political financing?
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