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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.
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Solution
Surendranath Banerjee supported the use of constitutional methods to achieve India’s goals, and his role in forming the Indian National Congress is important.
- He founded the Indian Association in 1876 to oppose the unjust policies of the British.
- In 1883, he organised the Indian National Conference in Kolkata to create a political organisation on a national level.
- 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.
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