Question

why A O Hume helped in the formation of Congress

Answer 1

The British realised the harm of the possible outcome. So they appointed A.O.Hume with a plan to divert their attention in organising an all India party, the Congress. ... A.O Hume was one of the founding member of INC . He lead a political party that was later to lead in the Indian independence movement.

Answer 2

A.O Hume wanted to set up such an organisation that would draw the attention of the Government towards administrative drawbacks .

The administration would be better if such an organisation was found .

It would result in the unity among the Indians and the British .

Hence A.O Hume wanted to set up the Congress .