The correct option is A M. G. Ranade
Gopal Krishna Gokhale was also a believer in achieving political reforms in India through constitutional means. His works were inspired by the political thoughts and ideas of M. G. Ranade, a social reformer and one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. Gokhale was also known as the ‘Political Guru of Gandhi’. He mentored Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhi even wrote a book about him called “Gokhale, My Political Guru”.