Various theories behind the Formation of Indian National Congress||Formation of INC||safety valve theory||mythical theory||conspiracy theory||lightning conductor theory||
Formation of INC Indian national congress was founded in December, 1885 by 72 A.O Hume, an Englishman and a retired civil servant in association with various national leaders called for a conference in pune. The foundation of Indian National Congress was not a sudden event. It was culmination of the process of political awakening. The year 1885 was a turning point for this. That was the year when the political Indians and intellectuals interested in politics no longer saw themselves as spokesmen of a particular group interest but started representing national interest. Through their efforts a national party was established which was to be the platform for Indian politics, the organizer, the headquarter and the symbol of new national spirit. Foundation of the congress was the natural culmination of the political work of the previous year. Between 1875 and 1885 many younger and radical nationalist intellectuals ...