Historical Events tagged with "indian national congress"
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British Cabinet Mission Arrives in India
The British Cabinet Mission, comprising Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander, arrived in India to negotiate the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership. The mission aimed to discuss constitutional reforms and establish a framework for independence, addressing the concerns of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League regarding governance in a post-colonial India. The mission's discussions took place in New Delhi, with a focus on the political situation and the future of India in the context of impending independence.
Continue ReadingFirst Singing of Jana Gana Mana
Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was first sung in Calcutta during the Indian National Congress session. This anthem, which later became the national anthem of India, resonated with the aspirations of the Indian populace. The Congress session provided a platform for expressions of national pride and unity, and the anthem captured the spirit of the movement for independence from British rule. Tagore's music and lyrics were embraced by attendees as a symbol of cultural identity.
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