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Question
The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:
When was the Indian National Congress established? Who presided over its first session?
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Solution
The Indian National Congress was established and had its first session in December 1885 and it was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
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