Who was the founder of the "Indian National Congress"?
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The **Indian National Congress (INC)** was founded by **Allan Octavian Hume** in **1885**. He was a British civil servant and played a significant role in its establishment, primarily as a platform for airing grievances and demands of Indians under British rule.
However, the **first president** of the INC was **Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee**. The early years of the INC were focused on seeking reforms and addressing issues like the representation of Indians in the British government.
The **real shift toward a more active freedom struggle** under the INC’s banner occurred later, with leaders like **Bal Gangadhar Tilak**, **Lal Lajpat Rai**, and **Subhas Chandra Bose**, who pushed for a stronger, more assertive approach toward independence.