The Indian National Congress (INC) played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence. As the first major political organization in British India, the INC served as a platform for expressing nationalist aspirations, fostering unity among Indians, and ultimately leading the country toward independence. But who founded the INC, and under what circumstances was it…
The Indian freedom movement witnessed several crucial moments that shaped its course, and one such significant event was the Surat Split of 1907. This internal division within the Indian National Congress (INC) between the Moderates and the Extremists played a crucial role in defining the future strategies of the Indian independence struggle. The split not…
The Indian National Congress (INC) played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence. Among its many significant sessions, the Lahore Session of 1929 stands out as a turning point in India’s freedom movement. It was in this session that the resolution for ‘Poorna Swaraj’ (Complete Independence) was officially adopted. This marked a shift from…
The Simon Commission, officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was sent by the British government in 1927 to evaluate India’s constitutional progress and recommend reforms. However, the absence of any Indian members in the commission led to widespread protests and a major political upheaval. This article explores the background, objectives, key events, and the…
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919, commonly known as the Government of India Act, 1919, marked a significant shift in British colonial governance in India. These reforms were introduced by Edwin Montagu (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Chelmsford (Viceroy of India) to appease growing nationalist demands for greater self-governance. The reforms introduced the concept…