History & Civics
'The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929 was a significant milestone in the Indian independence movement.'
Concerning the above statement, explain what made the Lahore session a momentous event in India's struggle for independence.
Answer
In the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929, the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' or 'Complete Independence' was made the objective of the Congress. This session was a momentous event in India's struggle for independence because it marked a decisive shift towards the goal of complete sovereignty, laid the groundwork for the Civil Disobedience Movement, and symbolised the growing strength and unity of the Indian nationalist movement.
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