Congress was formed in 1885 we got freedom in 1947. American Independence movement(armed) took 8 years to gain independence from British. Initially Congress wanted more powers for Indians in governing, they never wanted freedom. They even supported the British rule. In 1930's and early 1940's they wanted to India to be a dominion of UK. If world war 2 hadn't happened we know what would have happened. Just google "Congress Safety valve " theory. It will show you how British created Congress. The founding member of Congress was a British Govt officer A.O hume. A massive revolt after the one of 1857 was due which would have kicked British out of India. British only created Congress to convert this movement into a peaceful one.
Again they don't teach you these in Indian History books. No wonder the country is going downhill.
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