In which one of the following years did Indian National Congress inclu

In which one of the following years did Indian National Congress include in its goal the independence of the Princely States?

1927
1929
1938
1939
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020
The correct answer is 1938. In 1938, the Indian National Congress included the goal of independence for the Princely States in its official policy.
– Prior to 1938, the Congress policy towards Princely States was generally one of non-interference in their internal affairs, though it supported the demand for responsible government by the people within the states.
– At the Haripura Session of the Congress in 1938, presided over by Subhash Chandra Bose, a resolution was passed that explicitly declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) as the goal for the Princely States as well as British India.
– This marked a shift towards closer involvement in the political movements within the states (often organized under ‘Praja Mandals’ or ‘Praja Parishads’) and aligning their aspirations with the national goal of independence.
The years 1927 and 1929 were significant for Congress’s demand for Purna Swaraj for British India (Lahore Session, 1929, formalizing the goal). However, the explicit inclusion of Princely States in this goal and a more active stance on their future occurred in 1938. The 1939 session (Tripuri) saw the re-election of Subhash Bose and subsequent crisis leading to his resignation.
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