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Who was the first General Secretary of the Indian National Congress?

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AO Hume

Indian National Congress First General Secretary Identified

The first General Secretary of the Indian National Congress (INC) was AO Hume.

Role of AO Hume in INC Formation

Alan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a crucial role in the formation of the INC in 1885. He served as the party's General Secretary from its inception until 1906, guiding its early organizational structure and activities.

Key Figures in INC History

While figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Gopal Krishna Gokhale were pivotal leaders in India's freedom struggle and the INC later on, and Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee presided over the first session, AO Hume holds the distinction of being the first General Secretary.

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