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Presentation of Resolutions

When
December 1885
Where
First Session Venue
Part of
Indian lawyers and journalists gather at Bombay to found the Congress Party

Delegates presented nine resolutions to British authorities, including demands for legislative councils and civil service reforms.

The resolutions called for the abolition of the India Council in London and the creation of legislative councils for NWFP, Sindh, and Awadh. They also sought Civil Services Reform and a commission to inquire into the Indian Administration's working since 1858. These demands reflected early political aspirations for self-governance and administrative transparency.

Sources

  1. Indian National Congress Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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