Centenary celebrations of 1924 Congress session

The centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, will be held on December 26 and 27, 2024.

Veera Soudha Development: The site of the 1924 Congress session will be developed into Veera Soudha, featuring a library and a Gandhi statue. Memorial Pillars: Memorial pillars will be erected at 120 locations across Karnataka that Gandhi visited.

Cultural Initiatives: The Kannada version of Richard Attenborough's film "Gandhi" will be released.

About the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi The 1924 Congress session in Belagavi (then Belgaum) holds a special place in India's history as it was the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.

Key Highlights: Date and Location: Held on December 26-27, 1924, in Belgaum, Karnataka.

Significance: This was the 39th session of the Indian National Congress.

Presidential Address: Gandhi delivered a powerful address focusing on unity and the need for Swaraj (self-rule). He emphasized the importance of non-violence and truth in the freedom struggle.

Resolutions: The session endorsed the Calcutta Agreement, which aimed at achieving Swaraj through constitutional means. Discussions included strategies for the non-cooperation movement and civil disobedience.

It saw participation of several prominent leaders from Karnataka. Some notable figures included: Gangadhar Rao Deshpande: A key organizer of the session, he played a significant role in the arrangements and logistics.

S. Nijalingappa: A prominent Congress leader who later became the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Kengal Hanumanthaiah: Another influential leader who later served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. N. S. Hardikar: A freedom fighter and Congress leader from Karnataka.