Question

From the beginning the Congress sought to speak for,and in name of,all the Indian people. Why did it chose to do so

Answer 1

Answer: From the beginning the Congress sought to speak for and in the name of all the Indian people because Congress wanted to spread unity and integrity among the people.It wanted to gain support of the people so that it would become easier to fight against the British and achieve freedom.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The congress chose to speak for all the Indian people as they believed that Indian people should be empowered to take decisions regarding their affairs.

Congress was composed of representatives , not those of any one region, community or class. They worked with the idea that the people should be "sovereign" which is a key feature of nationalism.