The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?

Key Points

• The Indian National Congress was founded in the year 1885.
• The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay (now Mumbai) from 28 to 31 December 1885.
• The session was presided over by Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee.
• The Indian National Congress played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement, advocating for self-rule and later for complete independence from British rule.

Additional Information

• The Indian National Congress was founded by a retired British civil servant, A.O. Hume, along with Dadabhai Naoroji and Dinshaw Wacha.
• The primary aim was to create a platform for civil and political dialogue among educated Indians.
• Over the years, the Congress evolved from a platform for voicing grievances to a major force demanding full independence.
• The Indian National Congress was instrumental in organizing the masses, leading protests, and negotiating with the British government.