Indian National Congress
Also known as INC, Congress Party
Indian political party founded in 1885; led the independence movement.
At a glance
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- The Indian National Congress is a big-tent political party in India, founded on 28 December 1885.
- Under Mahatma Gandhi it led the Indian independence movement.
- After independence in 1947 it dominated Indian politics for about 50 years, starting with Jawaharlal Nehru's governments.
- In the 2024 general election it won 99 seats and became the official opposition again.
Key facts
- Founded
- 28 December 1885; first session in Bombay1
- Position
- Centre, big tent1
- 2024 election
- 99 seats; official opposition for the first time in a decade2
People
People
- Rahul GandhiPerson
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (as of 2026) · since Jun 2024 2
Before
Led by until Jul 2019
Rahul Gandhi (Party president) 2
Links
Sources
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