Consider the following statements regarding the key resolutions adopted at the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929: 1. The session was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, marking the rise of younger socialist leadership within the national movement. 2. The Congress formally adopted the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' or complete independence as its ultimate political objective. 3. It was decided to observe January 26, 1930, as the first Independence Day across the country. Which of the statements given above are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statements 2 and 3 are correct because the Lahore Session under Jawaharlal Nehru's presidency passed the historic Purna Swaraj resolution and resolved to celebrate January 26 as Independence Day annually. Statement 1 is incorrect because while Jawaharlal Nehru indeed presided over the historic session, his father Motilal Nehru had presided over the previous Amritsar and Calcutta sessions, and the shift toward socialist ideals was emerging alongside leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose. The tricolor flag was unfurled on the banks of the Ravi River during this session.