Question

State your Opinion.

The founding of the Indian National Congress was a key event in the independence movement of India.

Answer 1

1. The founding of the Indian National Congress which eventually followed the 1857 Independence war, was the key event in the independence movement of India.
2. It was the first organisation in India that pulled people from all quarters of India.
3. The first session of the Indian National Congress was attended by 72 delegates from various parts of India.
4. Many eminent people like Pherozeshah Mehta, Dadabhai Nowrojee, Rahimtulla Sayani, Kashinath Trimbak Telang, Gopal Krishna Gokhale participated in the proceedings of this session.
5. Allan Octavian Hume, a British officer in India took a significant lead in the founding of the Indian National Congress.
6. In this first session, nine resolutions were passed.

Therefore, The founding of the Indian National Congress was a key event in the independence movement of India.