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Who were the key figures behind the formation of the Indian National Congress party?
When did the Indian National Congress party take birth?
Who was the leader of the Congress (Ruling) group after the split?
When did the dominance of the Congress Party in the States come to an end?
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Who was known as the most popular leader of the Congress Party in 1964?
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What event led to the struggle for power among the leaders of the Congress Party?
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Indian National Congress
- The Indian National Congress is the oldest, well-organized, and most influential political party in India.
- The party's history is closely linked with the history of the National Movement in India.
- The Congress Party was founded in December 1885 in Bombay, thanks to the efforts of retired English Civil Servant A.O. Hume.
- The party played a crucial role in the struggle for India's freedom up to 1947.
- After India gained independence, the Congress Party took over the reins of the government of India and continued to form governments both at the centre and in states up to 1967.
- Jawaharlal Nehru was the most popular leader of the Congress Party, and his demise in 1964 marked the beginning of the party's decline.
- The 1967 state assembly elections saw the beginning of political defections, which ended the Congress Party's dominance in states.
- After Nehru's death, a power struggle erupted among Congress Party leaders, leading to a split in the party.
- The party was divided into two groups: Congress (Ruling), led by Indira Gandhi, and the other group led by S.Nijlingappa.
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Test your knowledge on the history of the Indian National Congress, the oldest and influential political party in India. Learn about the party's origins, key figures, and its role in the freedom struggle of India.
