- Prior to 1938, the Congress policy towards Princely States was generally one of non-interference in their internal affairs, though it supported the demand for responsible government by the people within the states. - At the Haripura Session of the Congress in 1938, presided over by Subhash Chandra Bose, a resolution was passed that explicitly declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) as the goal for the Princely States as well as British India. - This marked a shift towards closer involvement in the political movements within the states (often organized under 'Praja Mandals' or 'Praja Parishads') and aligning their aspirations with the national goal of independence.