The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress, serving from 1885 to 1886.

In its early years, the Indian National Congress focused on promoting social and economic reforms, such as improving the condition of peasants and workers, and advocating for education and healthcare.

Mahatma Gandhi was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who advocated for the use of nonviolent civil disobedience as a means of achieving independence. His philosophy of Satyagraha, based on nonviolence and civil disobedience, played a crucial role in the Indian freedom struggle.

The Lahore Resolution, passed in 1929 at the annual session of the Indian National Congress in Lahore, declared complete independence as the goal of the Indian freedom struggle. This resolution marked a significant shift in the Congress's stance, as it had previously focused on seeking dominion status within the British Empire.

The Salt Satyagraha, also known as the Dandi March, was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1930 in response to the British salt tax. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, the movement involved thousands of people marching to the coastal village of Dandi to produce salt in violation of the British salt laws.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who was elected as the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1947. He served as Prime Minister until his death in 1964.

The Quit India Resolution, passed in 1942 at the annual session of the Indian National Congress in Bombay, demanded the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India. This resolution led to the launch of the Quit India Movement, a mass civil disobedience movement aimed at achieving independence.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who was known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in the freedom struggle. He played a crucial role in uniting the princely states into the Indian Union after independence.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who advocated for the establishment of a socialist state in India. He believed in the importance of economic planning and social welfare programs to achieve economic and social justice.

Subhas Chandra Bose was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who led the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II. He sought to gain independence for India with the help of Axis powers, Germany and Japan.

Mahatma Gandhi was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who was known as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in the freedom struggle. He led the Indian independence movement through nonviolent civil disobedience and played a crucial role in achieving independence for India.

Lala Lajpat Rai was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who was known as the 'Lion of Punjab' for his role in the freedom struggle. He was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and played a significant role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Sarojini Naidu was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who was known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her work in nursing and social welfare. She was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and played a significant role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Dadabhai Naoroji was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress who was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his long and distinguished career in the freedom struggle. He was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and played a significant role in the early years of the Congress.