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The 1929 Lahore session of Congress shaped the vision for an independent India in many important ways. Explain.
The Lahore Session of INC in 1929 was indeed a significant event in shaping the vision for an independent India due to following reasons- 1. Declaration of Complete Independence or Purna Swaraj - On 31st December, 1929, INC declared Purna Swaraj as the goal against the British. It decided January 26Read more
The Lahore Session of INC in 1929 was indeed a significant event in shaping the vision for an independent India due to following reasons-
1. Declaration of Complete Independence or Purna Swaraj – On 31st December, 1929, INC declared Purna Swaraj as the goal against the British. It decided January 26th as the day of independence.
2. Flag Hoisting – By Jawaharlal Nehru on banks of River Ravi on December 31, 1929.
3. Civil Disobedience Movement – launch of Civil Disobedience Movement as a form of non-violent resistance against the British in the form of non-payment of taxes and resignation of legislature members.
4. Strengthening of masses – The session urged the masses to join the struggle by providing a clear message for full sovereignty.
5. International attention – highlighted India’s aspirations for self-rule and placed pressure on British government.
6. Long term vision – laid a long term plan for future of independent India, emphasising on principles of democracy, secularism, social justice and economic development. Later, these principles formed the foundation of Indian republic.
7. Boycotting Round Table Conference – rejecting the British attempts to negotiate with Indians.
The session declared full independence for the first time in history of struggle, sparked mass mobilisation, and set forth a clear vision for a free and democratic India.
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