Formation: Indian National Congress (INC) founded on December 28, 1885, during British colonial rule
Early Leaders: A.O. Hume initiates INC; Dadabhai Naoroji becomes its first president in 1886
Nationalist Platform: Evolves into a key platform for India's independence movement, advocating self-rule
Historic Sessions: Significance of INC's sessions, like the Lahore Session in 1929, marks pivotal declaration
Partition Resistance: INC plays a crucial role in resisting and negotiating India's partition in 1947
Post-Independence: Transitions into a political party, contributing to India's democratic evolution post-independence
Prominent Leaders: Hosts leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi in leadership roles
Contemporary Role: Continues as a major political force, shaping India's political landscape with diverse ideologies