Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Indian National Congress" in English language version.
... were either guarded in their criticism of the ruling party – the centrist Indian National Congress – or attacked it almost invariably from a rightist position. This was so for political and commercial reasons, which are explained, ...
The activities of Mr. A.O. Hume were pro – Indian and full of patriotic spirit for the youths.
Those fewer than 100 English-educated gentlemen of means and property, mostly lawyers and journalists, could hardly claim to 'represent' some 250 million illiterate impoverished peasants
Without any funds or any secretariat, however (other than Hume) Congress remained, during its first decade at least, more of a sounding board for elite Indian aspirations than a political party.
Britain's hold over India weakened and an early resumption of Congress rule appeared inevitable
The Labour Party promised independence for India in its campaign in the general election of 1945.
Labour Party had promised freedom for India if they came to power
Dates of time spent in Britain: 1919–21
