Who was the founder of Indian National Congress?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is A. O. Hume

Key Points

A. O. Hume was the founder of the Indian National Congress.
He was a retired British civil servant who played a key role in the formation of the Congress in 1885.
The Indian National Congress was established to create a platform for civil and political dialogue among educated Indians.
Initially, it aimed to obtain a greater share in government for educated Indians.

Additional Information

The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay from 28–31 December 1885, and was attended by 72 delegates.
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress.
The formation of the Congress marked the beginning of a new phase in the Indian struggle for independence.
Over the years, the Congress grew to become the principal leader of the Indian independence movement.