Day 9
History, Art & CultureSkim2024-12-26
Centenary of the 1924 Belgaum Congress Session
What Happened
The 100th anniversary of the 39th Indian National Congress session held in Belgaum was commemorated on December 26, 2024. This 1924 session remains historically significant as the only Congress session ever presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi used this platform to mediate a compromise between the Swarajists and No-Changers while making khadi spinning mandatory for members.
Why It Matters
It marks a pivotal moment where Gandhi's leadership prevented a party split and integrated constructive work like khadi into the core political identity of the freedom struggle.
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