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Important Congress Sessions – Free Modern History Notes for UPSC 2025

The Indian National Congress (INC) has been instrumental in shaping the course of India’s freedom struggle and post-independence politics. Throughout its history, the Congress has convened numerous sessions, each marking significant milestones in India’s journey towards independence and beyond. These sessions served as platforms for shaping political ideologies, forging alliances, and articulating the aspirations of the Indian people. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most important Congress sessions that have left a lasting impact on India’s political landscape. In this article we have provided list of important INC Sessions notes for UPSC 2025.

YearPlacePresidentOutcomes
1885MumbaiWomesh Chandra BonnerjeeFormation of Indian National Congress with 72 delegates
1886CalcuttaDadabhai NaorojiDecision to set up Provincial Congress Committees
1887MadrasBadruddin TyabjiFirst Muslim president elected
1888AllahabadGeorge YuleFirst English president elected
1889BombaySir William WedderburnAdoption of Congress creed, resolutions on education and agriculture
1901CalcuttaDinshaw Eduljee WachaMahatma Gandhi’s first appearance on Congress platform, resolutions on drain of wealth and famine
1905BanarasGopal Krishna GokhaleOpposition to Bengal partition, proclamation of Swadeshi movement
1906CalcuttaDadabhai NaorojiAdoption of goal of Swaraj, condemnation of Bengal partition
1907SuratRash Behari GhoshDisintegration due to differences between moderates and extremists, declaration of Swaraj as aim
1916LucknowAmbica Charan MazumdarUnification of moderates and extremists, alliance with All India Muslim League
1917CalcuttaAnnie BesantFirst woman president elected
1920Calcutta (special session)Lala Lajpat RaiNon-Cooperation Movement launched in response to Jallianwala Bagh massacre and Khilafat Movement
1920NagpurC. VijayaraghavachariarIntensification of Non-Cooperation Movement, call for boycott of foreign trade
1923Delhi (special session)Maulana Mohammad AliReaffirmation of non-violent non-cooperation, suspension of propaganda against council entry
1924BelgaumM.K. GandhiOnly session chaired by Gandhi
1925KanpurSarojini NaiduSarojini Naidu becomes first Indian woman president
1929LahoreJawaharlal NehruAdoption of ‘Purna Swaraj’ (total independence) resolution
1931KarachiVallabbhai J. PatelIntroduction of socio-economic principles/rights, approval of Irwin-Gandhi Pact
1936LucknowJawaharlal NehruResolution demanding full independence, focus on economic and social upliftment
1937FaizpurJawaharlal NehruRejection of GoI Act 1935, call for Constituent Assembly elected by adult suffrage
1938Haripura (Gujarat)Subhas Chandra BoseFormation of National Planning Committee, commitment to Poorna Swaraj
1939Subhash Chandra BoseBose elected president defeating Pattabhi Sitaramayya
1946MeerutJ.B. KripalaniAcceptance of Cabinet Mission Plan, decision to participate in Constituent Assembly
1948JaipurB. Pattabhi SitaramayyaHomage to Mahatma Gandhi, adoption of Objectives Resolution, decision to hold general elections

The Indian National Congress has played a pivotal role in India’s quest for independence and subsequent nation-building efforts. The various Congress sessions discussed in this blog post exemplify the party’s evolution, from its early demands for increased Indian participation in political affairs to its eventual commitment to complete independence. These sessions served as forums for deliberation, debate, and decision-making, shaping the ideologies and strategies of India’s nationalist movement. As we reflect on the importance of these Congress sessions, we recognize their enduring legacy in India’s democratic framework and the ongoing pursuit of social justice and inclusive development.

Also Read: Formation of Indian National Congress.

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