Question

In which session of Indian National Congress decided to observe 26th January of every year as the Independence day?

• A. Amaravathi Congress
• B. Bombay Congress
• C. Lahore Congress
• D. Belgaum Congress

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lahore Congress

• The decision to observe January 26 as "Independence Day" was made during the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress.
• The session took place in 1929.
• Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the session.
• The Congress adopted the resolution of "Purna Swaraj" (complete independence) during this session.
• January 26, 1930, was observed as the first Independence Day to symbolize the commitment to achieving full independence.
• After India gained independence in 1947, January 26, 1950, was chosen as the date for Republic Day to honor this earlier commitment.