The Indian National Congress is one of the oldest and largest political parties in India, founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji, Dinshaw Wacha, and others.
The Congress played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, and many of its leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, were instrumental in shaping modern India.
The Congress has held numerous sessions and events over the years, including annual meetings, special sessions, and rallies.
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in December 1885, with 72 delegates attending.
The second session was held in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in December 1886, and the third session was held in Madras (now Chennai) in December 1887.
The Congress has held a total of 84 sessions as of 2021, with the latest session being the 84th All India Congress Committee held in January 2021.
The Congress has had numerous presidents over the years, including: