The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India. It is one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the oldest party in India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa. From the late 19th century, and especially after 1920, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress became the principal leader of the Indian independence movement.
Congress party loses India national election
The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India.
Historical Significance
The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India.
Events Before
Aleksandr Popov swims a world record 100m freestyle of 47.83 seconds
Aleksandr Popov swims a world record 100m freestyle of 47.83 seconds
Kathleen Kinmont files for divorce from Lorenzo Lamas
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Kapil Dev takes 2/41 as India beats Sri Lanka by an innings and 95 runs in 2nd Cricket Test in Bengaluru; equals Sir Ric
Kapil Dev takes 2/41 as India beats Sri Lanka by an innings and 95 runs in 2nd Cricket Test in Bengaluru; equals Sir Richard Hadlee's world record of 431 Test wickets
The Church of England ordains its first 32 female priests at the Bristol Cathedral in Bristol, England [1]
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Events After
After 27 years, Betty Rubble debuts as a Flintstone chewable vitamin character
After 27 years, Betty Rubble debuts as a Flintstone chewable vitamin character
Princess of Rock Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from King of Pop Michael Jackson in NYC
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Death Row/Interscope Records releases rapper Tupac Shakur's fourth studio album "All Eyez on Me," his final release duri
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 12, 1995?
- The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India. It is one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the oldest party in India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa.
- Why is Congress party loses India national election significant?
- The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India.