Question

Surendranath Banerjee’s was popularly known as the father of Indian Nationalism. In this context, answer the following question:

Trace his contribution towards the formation of the Indian National Congress.

Answer 1

Surendranath Banerjee supported the use of constitutional methods to achieve India’s goals, and his role in forming the Indian National Congress is important.

1. He founded the Indian Association in 1876 to oppose the unjust policies of the British.
2. In 1883, he organised the Indian National Conference in Kolkata to create a political organisation on a national level.
3. His Indian National Conference merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886, as both had similar goals. He also presided over two sessions of the Congress in 1895 and 1902.