Question

Give a brief account of the working of the Indian national Congress during the early years of its formation

Answer 1

Formed in 1885 and experienced many splits

Under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, the party seeeks to build a modern, secular democratic politics

It is a centrist party in its ideology and wishes to support the lower classes and minorities.

Promotes economic reforms but with a human face

It is present throughout the country and cut across the social division

Answer 2

The Indian National Congress was first formed in December 1885.

• During 1885-1905, It was under the complete control of moderate leaders.
• The leaders of Congress party do not want it to work as a fully functional political party.
• They were faithful to the British government and would south the internal matters under the British rule only.
• The leaders would work within constitutional limits under a strict parliamentary procedure which keep observing each and every move, discussion and passing of laws and resolutions.
• The party meetings were organized in well orderly and efficient manner.
• The educated middle-class people dominated the National Congress and have all their faith in the British government.
• Their thinking was that the British rule is beneficial, and their main aim was to educate Indian public about it.

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