The 1924 Belgaum Session of Indian National Congress and Its Significance
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The Belgaum Session of the Indian National Congress, held in December 1924, marks a turning point in the history of India’s freedom struggle. It was only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, reflecting a unique confluence between constitutional politics and mass civil disobedience. The Belgaum session came at a time when the congress was re-evaluating its methods after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement and internal divisions between the Swarajists and No-changers. This session not only attempted to heal the ideological rift within the congress but also laid the groundwork for the future course of India’s national movement by emphasizing unity, constructive work, and self-reliance. This paper explains the background, proceedings, and outcome of the Belgaum session and its significance.
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