At the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929, the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence) was passed. It was decided that January 26, 1930, would be observed as 'Purna Swaraj Day' or Independence Day across India by unfurling the tricolour flag and reading the Declaration of Independence.
Which day was declared as 'Purna Swaraj Day' by the Indian National Congress?
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 66th · Topic: Lahore Session of Congress, Proposal of Complete Independence (1929) (Decision to celebrate January 26, 1930, as Purna Swaraj Day (Independence Day))
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Answer: A. 26-01-1930
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