In which session The Indian National Congress passed the historic ‘Purna Swaraj’ — (complete independence) resolution?  

The correct answer is Lahore session held in 1929.

Key Points

• The historic 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence) resolution was passed during the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929.
• The Lahore session was presided over by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who played a crucial role in the adoption of the resolution.
• The resolution marked January 26, 1930, as the first Independence Day, which was to be celebrated all over the country.
• This session was significant as it rejected the British offer of dominion status and declared the goal of complete independence from British rule.

Additional Information

• Indian National Congress (INC)
  • Founded in 1885, the INC was the principal leader of the Indian independence movement, with over 15 million members and over 70 million participants.
  • It played a major role in the struggle for independence from British rule in India.
• Purna Swaraj
  • The term "Purna Swaraj" means "complete self-rule" or "total independence."
  • This concept was a departure from earlier demands for dominion status within the British Empire.
• Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Nehru was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of independent India.
  • He is known for his vision of a secular, socialist India and played a key role in shaping modern India’s policies.
• January 26
  • January 26 was chosen as the day to proclaim the Declaration of Independence in 1930.
  • It later became the Republic Day of India in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect.