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Write a short note on indian national congress 0

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INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS —

• It is popularly called Congress party.

• It is one of the oldest party of the world.

• It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume.

• It has experienced many splits.

• It played dominant role in Indian politics.

• It was the ruling party at the centre till 1977 and then from 1980 to 1989.

• Under Nehru's leadership, it built a modern secular democratic Republic in India.

• It is a centrist party in its ideology.

• It supports secularism and welfare of weaker sections and minorities.

• After 1989, its support has been declining continuously.

• It is the leader of United progressive alliance from 2004 till now.

• Currently it is the principal opposition party in Lok Sabha.

• It is one of the national party of India.

The other national parties of India include -

• Bharatiya janta party
• Communist party of India Marxist
• Nationalist congress party
• Communist party of India
• Bahujan Samaj party
• All India Trinamool Congress