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Which resolution was passed in the National Congress convention held in Lahore in December 1929?

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  1. indigenous proposal
  2. draft resolution
  3. Poorna Swaraj proposal
  4. National planning proposal

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Option 3 : Poorna Swaraj proposal
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  • The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress was held in December 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Key Points

  • The Congress session at Lahore in December 1929 declared 'Poorna Swaraj' or complete independence as its goal.
  • The resolution was passed on 19th December 1929, and 26th January 1930 was declared as 'Independence Day'.
  • The session marked a significant shift in the Indian freedom struggle from seeking dominion status to complete independence.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
    • First Prime Minister of India
    • Born on 14 November 1889
    • Played a key role in the Indian independence movement

Additional Information

  • Indian National Congress (INC)
    • Founded in - 1885
    • Founder - Allan Octavian Hume
    • First Session - Mumbai (Bombay)
  • Lahore Session
    • Year - 1929
    • President - Jawaharlal Nehru
    • Significance - Declaration of 'Poorna Swaraj'
  • Poorna Swaraj
    • Meaning - Complete Independence
    • Declared on - 26 January 1930
    • Importance - Marked as Independence Day
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
    • Born - 14 November 1889
    • Died - 27 May 1964
    • First Prime Minister of India

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