Question

Mention the features of Congress party in India?

Answer 1

1. Congress party was found  in the year 1885 and has experiences many splits.
2. It was ruling party at the centre till 1977 and then in 1880-89, 2000 to till date
3. This party supports secularism and welfare of weaker sections and minorities.
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Answer 2

1. Congress party was founded in 1885 and has experiences many splits.

2. It was ruling party at the centre till 1977 and then in 1880-89, 2000 to till date

3. This party supports secularism and welfare of weaker sections and minorities.

4. It supports new economic reforms but with a human face.

5. It emerged as the largest party with 145 seats in the Lok Sabha elections in 2004.

6. It currently leads the ruling united progressive alliance (UPA) coalition govt. at the centre.