Question

What were the main objectives and key demands of the Indian National Congress?

Answer 1

The main objectives of the Indian National Congress were to develop and consolidate the sentiments of national unity and loyalty to Britain.

Some of the key demands were:-

1. Creation of legislative councils at the provincial and central level.
2. Reducing military expenditure.
3. Holding civil services exams in India as well as in England.
4. Promotion of Indian industries and an end to unfair tariffs and an end to unfair tariffs and excise duties.
5. Extension of trial by jury.
6. Increasing the number of elected members in the legislative council.
7. Police reforms
8. Reduction of Home charges.
9. Reconsideration of forest laws.
10. Separating Judicial and executive functions.