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The historic 'Tripuri Session' of the Indian National Congress in 1939 witnessed a bitter contest for the Congress presidency between Subhas Chandra Bose and which official candidate backed by Mahatma Gandhi?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C. Pattabhi Sitaramayya✓ Correct Answer
D. Vallabhbhai Patel
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 1939 Tripuri Session of the Indian National Congress saw Subhas Chandra Bose defeat Pattabhi Sitaramayya, the candidate endorsed by Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting rising ideological differences within the party leadership. Bose subsequently resigned, leading to Rajendra Prasad taking over the presidency.
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