Indian national congress:
back ground=>A.O.hume(1828-1912) a retired i.c.s officer founded all India National Congress

Reason:he wanted to bring together the leading Indian public leaders to discuss the social matters of country.

Change of scheme:later on Lord duffein,then viceroy change the original scheme of Hume,
suggest that proposed organization should perform the functions of opposition as it was done in united Kingdom ,wanted to meet Indian politicians yearly basis to point out mistakes in administration and how it can be improved.

Main reason for foundation of Congress:
to act as a safety valve for popular discontentment and to provide peaceful channel for expression of Indian unrest to prevent them from drifting towards terrorism.

First meeting:The first meeting of Congress held at Bombay on December 1885.

W.C Bannerjee leading barrister of Calcutta was elected first president of Congress.

Initial Claiming by Congress:after being into existence the Congress claimed to be the the spokesman and representatives of all Indians,irrespective of any difference socially or religiously.

Attitudes of Muslims towards Congress:
Two Muslims groups were formed politically
a) Deo bandis and their sympathizers.
shows the moral affection for Congress or joined the congress.

b)Secular elements led by Sir Syed Ahmed khan.
Did not join the Congress.
Attitudes of British towards Congress:
All Indian National Congress came into existence as a proposed plan by English officials for Indians to provide them a platform to point out deficiencies in administrative work and they eagerly want that politicians of sub-continent to show positive attitude towards Congress.