Question

Write information about Indian National Congress.

Foundation

Answer 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. It was the first organization in India that pulled people from all quarters of India.

Foundation:

1. Allan Octavian Hume, a British officer in India took a significant lead in the founding of the Indian National Congress.
2. On 28^th December 1885, the first session of the Indian National Congress was held at Mumbai, in 'Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College'.
3. It was attended by 72 delegates from various parts of India.
4. Vyomeshchandra Banerjee presided over this session.
5. Many eminent people like Pherozeshah Mehta, Dadabhai Nawrojee, Rahimtulla Sayani, Kashinath Trimbak Telang, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale participated in the proceedings of this session.

Thus, the Indian National Congress's history and foundation can be considered.