1945 Wavell Plan: A Hopeful Proposal Shattered by Discord A Glimpse of the Proposed Solution for Indian Independence Introduction In 1945, Lord Wavell, who was the Viceroy of India at the time, introduced The Wavell Plan. It was a plan to aid India in handling the rising demands for self-rule and bring some peace to … Read more
Quit India Movement: The Best Chapter of Struggle towards Indian Freedom 1942–1943 The Quit India Movement is important because it occurred during August 1942 and was a turning point in India’s struggle to gain independence from British rule. It was a peak time of national fervour wherein the Indian people reflected on their will to … Read more
The Lahore Session of 1929: A Bold Step Towards Total Freedom Historical Background The late 1920s had seen continuing frustration with British rule in India, as it was denied actual reforms and had to face severe repressive measures. The Simon Commission (1927) came to India for a debate on constitutional reforms, yet it did not … Read more
The Karachi Session of 1931: Defining India’s Dream of Freedom and Rights Background and Context of the Karachi Session of 1931 The Karachi session of the Indian National Congress, held in 1931, is a landmark for the Indian independence movement. In this session, various shifts in strategy, ideas, and goals were devised by the Congress … Read more
Unity in Diversity: The Moderate Congress’s Journey Towards a New India (1885-1905) Introduction The Indian National Congress (INC) emerged in 1885, which marked the beginning of ‘Organized Political Activity’ aimed towards self-governance for India. In fact, the period from 1885 to 1905 itself is referred to as the “Moderate Congress” Period. The very nature of … Read more
Awakening a Nation: The Pioneering Struggles of the Indian National Congress 1885 Indian National Congress was a significant political movement that articulated India’s stand against British rule. The INC was formed in 1885 and gradually became the most dominant political force carrying the voice of India’s people. This paper examines the early years of the … Read more
The Surat Session of 1907 is one of the most serious and divisive moments in the history of the Indian National Congress. More than an intensification of differences of ideologies within the Congress, it prepared the future course towards freedom for this country. Here, we break down the causes of the Surat Session, its results … Read more