The Indian National Congress (INC) is one of India's oldest and most influential political parties. Founded in 1885, it played a crucial role in the Indian...
The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, by Allan Octavian Hume and other prominent Indian and British reformers.
Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad were among its pivotal leaders during the freedom struggle.
The Indian National Congress primarily adheres to social democracy, secularism, and democratic socialism, advocating for inclusive growth, social justice, and a secular state.
As of late 2023/early 2024, Mallikarjun Kharge serves as the current president of the Indian National Congress.